Year-Round Skin Care: How to recognize early signs of skin cancer

Year-Round Skin Care: How to recognize early signs of skin cancer
It's important to recognize the early warning signs of skin cancer so you can treat it as soon as possible. Photos.com
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In part two of this three-part series on skin care, Dr. Ariel Ostad, a board-certified dermatologist and assistant professor in the department of dermatology at New York University, tells how to check yourself for skin cancers.

Dr. Ostad: Performed regularly, self-examination can alert you to changes in your skin and aid in the early detection of skin cancer. For most people, once a month is ideal, but ask your doctor if you should do more frequent checks.
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