Scalp: Melanoma of the scalp and neck has a higher risk of melanoma-specific mortality than melanoma anywhere
else on the body.
Eyelids: Five to ten percent of skin cancers occur in the eyelid. Ask your derm and your eye doctor to perform
a check.
Mouth: If you have a canker sore-like spot that lasts for more than two weeks, get it examined by a derm or your
dentist.
Nails: look for a brown mark or line. You definitely want to go polish-free, during a skin check, so your derm can look for irregular pigmentation.
Groin: checking this area is necessary, as moles/spots grow every on your body. Have your derm carefully and appropriately check this area. I currently need a WLE in this exact location!
Toes: we can get sun exposure anywhere and everywhere: Bob Marley died of melanoma of the foot, sometimes it can look like an open sore when on your foot.
Butt: if you layer in a tanning bed, you’re bare buttocks was so close to those uva rays. Spots do not discriminate any place on your body.
Arm pit: this was the first location my melanoma went to, from its original location, of my forearm. When melanoma metastasizes (spreads), it common for this to be, here first.
Ear: Even if you have long hair, your ears (which often get neglected) need sunscreen. A wide brim hat is ideal to protect your delicate skin on your ears.
Rates of melanoma on the trunk/torso are higher in females 15-39 years old compared to males in this age range.
People with skin of color are prone to skin cancer in areas that aren’t commonly exposed to the sun, like the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the groin and the inside of the mouth. They also may develop melanoma under their nails- AADA. @aadskin1
Protect your body and all it’s tiny locations, that are over looked at times.
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