Dermatologist in Colorado Springs, CO.

Be proactive with your health by prioritizing an annual skin cancer screening with Dr. Brett Matheson, Dr. Christopher Sartori, and Dr. Martin Harris at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center in Colorado Springs and Trinidad, CO.

5 Reasons Annual Skin Cancer Screenings Are Critical

Often, people don’t think about visiting a specialist like a dermatologist unless there is an issue. This can cause people to miss out on some important preventative care and early treatment. Dr. Matheson, Dr. Sartori, and Dr. Harris at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs share some of the most important reasons you should make an annual skin cancer screening a top priority.

1. Skin Cancer is Too Common to Ignore 

Skin cancer isn’t a rare issue. It affects up to a fifth of the American population. Those numbers are too high to ignore.

2. It’s Highly Treatable 

One of the worst things for many people is suffering from something that they could have prevented. This is true in all areas of life. That line of thinking can sometimes be flawed, though, as you can’t always see danger or a solution before it’s too late.

That’s not the case with skin cancer, however. It’s something that can be nipped in the bud as long as it’s caught early enough. Annual screenings let your dermatologist detect the signs before it becomes an issue.

3. You Don’t See Every Part of Your Skin 

Many people assume that, since they look at themselves in the mirror every day, they’ll notice if something isn’t right. That’s true to an extent, but there are many areas of your body that you don’t look at every day. Your dermatologist will do a thorough exam, even looking at the scalp where some issues form.

4. Gradual Changes Aren’t Always Noticeable 

The expression “a watched pot never boils” applies to changes in the skin. You might not always notice changes, as they are too gradual. Our dermatologist documents, typically with images, allowing them to see any differences from the previous year.

5. It Can Put Your Mind At Ease 

Skin cancer can be a scary thing. And for many people, it can cause great distress when they do notice any type of change. Annual screenings allow the opportunity for you to hear that everything is fine or that the change you see can be treated.

Schedule your annual skin cancer screening with Dr. Matheson, Dr. Sartori, or Dr. Harris at Skin Cancer & Dermatology Center of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs and Trinidad, CO by calling today. Call for more information at (719) 574-0310 for the office in Colorado Springs, CO, and (800) 290-2478 for the office in Trinidad, CO.