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Take our Quiz

Is Skin Cancer Screening Right for You?

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If you answer "yes" to any of the below questions, then you are at higher risk of developing skin cancer and would benefit from early detection offered by mole mapping and digital dermoscopy.

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Personal and Family History

  1. Do you have a personal history of skin cancer?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Has anyone in your immediate family (parents, siblings, or children) been diagnosed with skin cancer?

    • Yes

    • No

  3. Have you ever been diagnosed with atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)?

    • Yes

    • No

  4. Do you have a history of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)?

    • Yes

    • No

 

Skin Type and Features

  1. Do you have a fair complexion, freckles, or light-colored eyes (blue, green, or hazel)?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Does your skin burn easily or rarely tan?

    • Yes

    • No

  3. Do you have numerous freckles or moles (more than 25)?

    • Yes

    • No

  4. Do you have any large moles (larger than 6mm/¼ inch in diameter)?

    • Yes

    • No

 

Sun Exposure and Lifestyle

  1. Did you grow up in a region with high sun exposure (e.g., tropical or subtropical climates)?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Do you currently live in or frequently visit regions with intense sun exposure?

    • Yes

    • No

  3. Have you experienced multiple severe sunburns in your lifetime?

    • Yes

    • No

  4. Do you frequently spend time outdoors without adequate sun protection?

    • Yes

    • No

  5. Have you used tanning beds or indoor tanning devices, even occasionally?

    • Yes

    • No

 

Changes in Skin or Moles

  1. Have you noticed any new moles or growths on your skin that appeared after age 30?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Do you have any moles or spots that are asymmetrical, have irregular borders, vary in color, or are larger than 6mm?

    • Yes

    • No

  3. Have you noticed any moles or spots that have changed in size, shape, color, or texture recently?

    • Yes

    • No

  4. Do you have any moles that itch, bleed, crust, or refuse to heal?

    • Yes

    • No

 

Additional Risk Factors

  1. Have you undergone an organ transplant, or are you on immunosuppressive therapy?

    • Yes

    • No

  2. Do you work in a job with significant sun exposure (e.g., outdoor labor, construction, lifeguard)?

    • Yes

    • No

  3. Are you over the age of 50?

    • Yes

    • No

 

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