At Clear Dermatology, we couldn’t be prouder to offer our skin cancer screenings to the residents of Scottsdale and the surrounding communities. Whether you have a mole you’re worried about or you simply need your annual skin check, with our team of dermatologists and skin specialists, you can ensure you leave us with perfect skin health.
About Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale is a city in the desert of Arizona. It’s located in Maricopa County in the southern region of the state and has a population of around 246,000 residents. It has a median income of about $59,000. The city is known for its many golf courses, spas, and resorts that bring in people from all over the United States. It’s also home to the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Taliesin West (one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s homes), and Old Town Scottsdale, where you can find numerous buildings from the 1920s. And because it’s only 25 minutes from Phoenix, it’s the perfect place to live for anyone who works in the city and is looking for a relatively short commute to the state capital.
What is a Skin Cancer Screening?
A skin cancer screening is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a visual full-body skin exam done by a dermatologist to check your skin for any moles, spots, or growths that may be cancerous or precancerous. They will look everywhere, including in between your toes, behind your ear, and along your buttocks and groin. Your provider will also use a special magnifier called a dermatoscope to look more closely at your skin. Suspicious spots may have changes in color, size, and shape, and if one is found, a biopsy may be needed for further testing. The whole screening doesn’t take more than 15-20 minutes.
Who is a Candidate for a Skin Cancer Screening in Scottsdale?
Almost everyone is a good candidate for a skin cancer screening. If you have skin, you will want to have a skin cancer screening to check for possible concerns. The screening can be especially important for patients who are prone to moles or who have a family or personal history of skin cancer. If you have had frequent sunburns or spend a lot of time in the sun, regular skin cancer screenings can also be very beneficial.
Skin Cancer Screening Benefits
Skin cancer screenings in Scottsdale come with a number of different benefits, including the following:
- Early detection: One of the greatest benefits of a skin cancer screening is that it can detect cancer or precancerous spots early, so they can be easily treated and/or removed.
- Prevent the spread of cancerous cells: When cancer is detected with regular skin cancer screenings, your provider can ensure you receive skin cancer treatment as quickly as possible to stop the spread of the cancerous cells to other parts of the body.
- Quick screening process: As the skin cancer screening process is only 15-20 minutes, you can be in and out of the office in no time at all.
- Peace of mind: Even if no cancerous cells are found, you receive the peace of mind that your skin is healthy, and you can go about your daily life with ease.
- Covered by insurance: As they are considered preventative medicine, most insurance plans cover the cost of skin cancer screenings.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Don’t let another day go by without scheduling a skin cancer screening at Clear Dermatology! Your skin and your overall health are worth it. To get started, schedule a consultation today.
