A skin cancer screening is a visual examination of your skin by our Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases providers. As part of a comprehensive early detection strategy, we recommend consulting a dermatologist annually, or more frequently if you're at a higher risk of skin cancer, for a full-body, professional skin exam. Skin cancer screening in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Cumming, GA, is necessary to prevent one of the most common and fatal cancers in the U.S., affecting one in five Americans in their lifetime. A skin cancer screening can save your life even if you're not exhibiting symptoms, so give our office a call to schedule yours as soon as possible.

How Often Should I Have a Skin Cancer Screening? 

Depending on several variables, such as a history of skin cancer in you or your family, sunburns, or frequently increased sun exposure, our dermatologist may advise skin cancer screening in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Cumming, GA, every six to twelve months. Basal cell and squamous cell cancers are the most prevalent varieties of skin cancer. Rarely do these cancers spread to other body regions, and treatment typically results in a cure. Melanoma is more dangerous because it's likely to spread to other body parts, leaving it more challenging to heal. If our dermatologist locates a suspicious growth or mole during a skin cancer screening, they may suggest a biopsy to achieve a diagnosis and recommend treatment options.

Although the American Cancer Society doesn't have guidelines for early skin cancer detection, many professionals recommend inspecting your body for suspicious moles or changes in color, size, or shape of existing ones at home every month. Consult our providers at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases if you have questions or concerns about skin cancer screening in Sandy Springs, Roswell, Alpharetta, and Cumming, GA. Please explore our website to learn more about the conditions we treat and the services provided. To schedule an appointment at one of our four locations, call (404) 252-4333 in Sandy Springs, (770) 751-1133 for Roswell, (770) 664-5225 in Alpharetta, or (770) 844-1902 for Cumming.