Keep your skin safe this summer and everyday! Schedule an appointment at Health Services for a complimentary skin cancer screening by a board certified Dermatologist. Spread the word – download our flyer here.
Offered June 12, 13th, and 17th only
Wed 6/12/2024 – 9:00am – 3:30pm
Thurs 6/132024 – 9:00am – 1:00pm
Monday 6/17/2024 – 9:30am – 1:00pm
Email healthservices@lbl.gov with your preferred dates and times to book your appointment!
*Please note* this is only for skin cancer screenings. Other skin conditions will not be evaluated during the event. If you have a question about your skin, you can schedule a consultation appointment with a Health Services nurse practitioner or MD.
Facts about Skin Cancer
- Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States.
- When it’s detected and treated early, the cure rate is high.
- Some people are at higher risk of skin cancer than others, but anyone can get it.
Risk Factors
Anyone can get it! But some factors put people at higher risk. According to the CDC, risk factors include:
- A lighter natural skin color.
- Skin that burns, freckles, reddens easily, or becomes painful in the sun.
- Blue or green eyes.
- Blond or red hair.
- Certain types and a large number of moles.
- A family history of skin cancer.
- A personal history of skin cancer.
- Older age.
- UV Exposure
Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/risk_factors.htm
What Does Skin Cancer Look Like?
- Asymmetrical: Does the mole or spot have an irregular shape with two parts that look very different?
- Border: Is the border irregular or jagged?
- Color: Is the color uneven?
- Diameter: Is the mole or spot larger than the size of a pea?
- Evolving: Has the mole or spot changed during the past few weeks or months?
How To Perform a Self Skin Check
Examine your body in a full-length mirror, then look at the right and left sides with your arms raised.
Look at your underarms, forearms, and palms. Bend your elbows and look carefully at your forearms, underarms, fingernails, and palms.
Look at your legs, between toes, and soles of your feet. Look at the backs of your legs and feet, the spaces between your toes, your toenails, and the soles of your feet.
Use a hand mirror to examine your neck and scalp. Examine the back of your neck and scalp with a hand mirror. Part your hair for a closer look at your scalp.
Use a hand mirror to check your back and buttocks
Prevention
- Stay out of the sun as much as possible between 10am and 4pm
- Cover up with long sleeves, long shirt or skirt, a hat and sunglasses
- Use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher (American Academy of Dermatology)
- Avoid indoor tanning beds
- Regularly check your skin for changes
Reference: https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/health-conditions/cancer/take-steps-prevent-skin-cancer
Additional Sources:
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find/at-risk/abcdes
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find/check-skin
