Advancing Health webinar: Identifying suspicious moles and when to see a dermatologist
In this webinar, dermatologist and skin cancer surgeon Adam Sutton, MD will go over how to identify suspicious moles and determining when a spot or mole warrants professional evaluation.
- Welcome
- Meet Dr. Sutton
- Overview
- What is skin cancer?
- Risk factors
- Types of skin cancer
- Treatment
- Conclusion
Audiences Q&A:
- How often should one have a skin scan done by a dermatologist?
- Is eczema a risk factor for melanoma?
- Is it safe to exfoliate or scrub off growth marks? Is it ever safe to remove a mole yourself?
- If you have a suspicious spot, should you go to your primary care provider first or see a dermatologist right away?
- If someone felt rushed during a skin check or wants to make the most of their time with a dermatologist during a skin check, what would you recommend?
- A spot or a growth that comes and goes. Is that something that's a concern? What is that?
- For someone who has had cancer and radiation, do they need to make sure to have an annual skin check?
- Is sunscreen enough protection on should people add clothing that has UV protection?
- Is persistent discoloration under a fingernail a potential marker for melanoma? Is that a place where it can develop?
- Can apple cider vinegar help?
- Can you get skin cancer on areas of the body where the sun doesn't shine?
- Are sunspots more likely to develop into skin cancer?
- Can you schedule a telehealth appointment for a skin check if you see suspicious spots?
