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See a Dermatologist
You should be able to trust your family doctor and take their advice with confidence. However, you might want to seek a second opinion when it comes to suspicious skin issues.
Researchers have found that, while general practitioners were equipped to diagnose melanomas, dermatologists were more likely to find melanomas in the earliest stages. In turn, patients who were diagnosed by dermatologists were more likely to get quick treatment and survive their cancer.
Resources
NCBI (Green tea prevents non-melanoma skin cancer by enhancing DNA repair)Mayo Clinic (Melanoma/Prevention)American Cancer Society (Can melanoma skin cancer be prevented?)WebMD (12 Ways to Protect Your Skin and Prevent Skin Cancer)Melanoma Institute Australia (How do I protect my skin?)Related Search Topics
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