Mole Testing Saves Lives

Moles can be extremely dangerous when gone undetected or unnoticed. Too many people suffer every year from moles that were ignored until they became dangerous melanoma. To keep yourself and your family members safe take the time to go to the dermatologist to be spot checked for moles that look unhealthy.

We have all heard the horror stories. Someone ignores a spot on his or her shoulder. It bothers them a little bit but it doesn't seem like a big deal. They are finally coaxed into going to the doctor to have it looked at and the doctor suggests that it needs to be removed. They refer the patient to the dermatologist. Lab results come back on the removed skin only to find out that it is cancerous.

You don't want this to happen to your family. Make sure that you take the time to make regular appointments with a trusted dermatologist. This will ensure that you will catch any moles before they become cancerous. A dermatologist will be able to find each spot that is questionable and will keep an eye on it. If they aren't sure whether or not the spot can be trusted, they will remove it or freeze it immediately.

It is even more important for you to have mole testing done if you have skin cancer within your family. If you have a history of cancer in your family then you are more likely to develop cancerous moles. This means you most certainly need to schedule regular appointments with a dermatologist.

If you have never made an appointment with a dermatologist or an expert mole testing specialist, you will want to know what to expect. First of all, you may have a bit of a wait in the waiting room. Frankly, more and more people are making appointments so these offices are becoming rather busy. After a bit of a wait, a nurse will see you. Most likely you will be asked to undress and put on a robe.

Once undressed and with the robe on, the doctor will come in and check over your body for spots. The doctor will be looking for anything out of the ordinary. Not every spot is something to be alarmed by. The doctor will be looking for moles that are different than your other moles. Basically, everyone's moles are different and individual to them. What is ordinary for you may be strange or suspect for someone else.

Once you have been checked over, barring any found places of concern, the doctor will let you know when you need to back. You may be able to wait a year or you may need to come back in six months or even a shorter amount of time. All depends on the types of moles your family is known for and what the doctor finds on your regarding mole testing.

Proper mole testing is important. Schedule an appointment today.