Life saving health and beauty appointment: dermatologist Next time you go into your dermatologist to have an acne treatment or get a lil' Botox, have him/her screen your body for suspicious moles. If your doctor detects melanoma (a deadly form of skin cancer) early, it might be benign and is actually 100 percent curable, says Austin. Also, since your skin is an outer representation of what's happening on the inside, internal illnesses such as heart disease and stomach cancer may actually be discovered by a skin examination from your dermatologist.
How often should you go?
At least once a year, unless you have a previous history of melanoma or are at high risk (factors include: fair skin, history of sunburns, burn easily, live in a sunny or high-altitude climate, have moles, a family history of skin cancer, etc.), then you should go two to three times per year, says Austin. Between appointments, he says it's important to look for the following in your moles:
Symmetry: Should be circular or oval -- not asymmetrical Size: Greater than a quarter of an inch isn't good Color: Brown is generally safer than black
Ideally I would love to do all these when required to, but I foresee that becoming very expensive. Except for working out and eating healthy I can't afford to do everything at all the times necessary. Ah!
I believe that for the busy person who really does not take care of their skin this is a very good article. We know that they will not heed to all the suggestions, but, if they take one or 2 points away it will be to their benefit. Face it, if they are busy, they are probably not going to read the entire article anyway!!
Wow! Good luck convincing my husband to let me get a massage once a week! I would love to, but I usually only get one every several years. I work a very stressful job, so perhaps it may be worth looking into!
Ready to unleash your inner beauty junkie?
Enter your email and check the boxes below to get
free samples, exclusive deals, discounts at Total Beauty Shops,
and expert beauty tips delivered straight to your inbox!
Older comments
Yep, we all need a little of these!
by EricaC123 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate
These seem self-explanatory, but none of these tips can be ignored. Thorough information in a great article!
by GigiSD Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:20PM Report as inappropriate
interesting
by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting piece. Some of the "impact without treatment" portions seem a bit dramatic.
by robyne00 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 12:45PM Report as inappropriate
Ideally I would love to do all these when required to, but I foresee that becoming very expensive. Except for working out and eating healthy I can't afford to do everything at all the times necessary. Ah!
by Lamexicana1 Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate
I need one of those right now .
by yadijane Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 05:42PM Report as inappropriate
I believe that for the busy person who really does not take care of their skin this is a very good article. We know that they will not heed to all the suggestions, but, if they take one or 2 points away it will be to their benefit. Face it, if they are busy, they are probably not going to read the entire article anyway!!
by sexysaydie Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 06:47AM Report as inappropriate
I have never had a massage, I'd like to try it
by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 09:52AM Report as inappropriate
Wow! Good luck convincing my husband to let me get a massage once a week! I would love to, but I usually only get one every several years. I work a very stressful job, so perhaps it may be worth looking into!
by CCochran Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 07:20AM Report as inappropriate
excellent info!
by princessmarta1 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate