{"id":12033,"date":"2016-04-13T14:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T14:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/50.28.10.128\/~pslcenter\/?page_id=12033"},"modified":"2026-05-01T02:43:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T02:43:58","slug":"self-examination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmettoskinandlasercenter.com\/staging\/skin-cancer\/self-examination\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin Self-Examination: How to Check Moles & Detect Skin Cancer Early at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Skin Self-Examination: Essential Monthly Checks for Skin Cancer Patients & Survivors<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

Regular skin self-examination is one of the most powerful tools for people with a history of skin cancer. Performing a thorough monthly self-exam helps you notice new or changing moles, spots, or lesions early\u2014when they are easiest to treat. For skin cancer survivors, consistent self-checks combined with professional screenings can dramatically improve outcomes and provide peace of mind.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re pleased to provide the Body Mole Map<\/a> to assist you.\u00a0In addition to checking your own skin regularly, we recommend that our patients undergo an annual full body examination with one of our dermatologic specialists in Rock Hill.<\/p>\n

Should you develop a suspicious growth or patch of skin or notice a new or changed mole, please call (803) 329-6030<\/a> to request an appointment<\/a> with one of our dermatologists immediately.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Why Self-Examination Matters for Skin Cancer Patients<\/p><\/h2><\/div>

After a diagnosis of melanoma<\/a>, basal cell carcinoma (BCC)<\/a>, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)<\/a>, or atypical moles<\/a>, your risk of new skin cancers<\/a> increases. Monthly self-exams catch changes that might otherwise go unnoticed between dermatology visits. Early detection of melanoma, in particular, leads to a 99% five-year survival rate when localized.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Skin Self-Examination<\/p><\/h2><\/div>