Summer is in full swing (well everywhere but here in the Northeast anyway), and since you have probably been soaking up lots of sun, you may want to consider taking advantage of free nationwide screenings offered by the American Academy of Dermatology or The Skin Cancer Foundation. Just plug in your city or state and get a list of dates in your area.

If you can’t find a free screening in your area, your insurance company may cover all costs for the initial visit at the dermatologists office. Most do. It’s quick and painless. Last May, because of some strange changes taking place with two skin imperfections on the back of my leg, I high-tailed it over to a dermatologist and was in and out in under an hour.

If you have any risk-factors or are particularly concerned about something on your skin, you should see a dermatologist immediately. I am writing this today because over the weekend, while my husband and I visited friends, I learned that two out of the three women I was with have just had skin cancer removed from the face. Read the rest of this entry…