Being a spotter means pinpointing any changes in your skin that could pose a risk to your health. By protecting and inspecting your skin regularly, you can help prevent and identify skin cancer and other skin-related conditions.
You may even notice suspicious skin spots in hard-to-see areas on a friend or loved one. Being a spotter can save lives.
The best way to prevent skin cancer is to protect your skin from sun exposure and tanning bulbs.
Practice the ABCDEs and the 5-step self-check to examine your skin for suspicious lesions.
Each type of skin condition looks a bit different. Learn to identify potentially dangerous spots.
Source: Skin Cancer Foundation
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