SELF-EXAMINATION

Detecting skin cancer earlier on can be very helpful. In fact, it could even save your life. So, this page is here to teach you how to do a self-examination for skin cancer. You only have to do this easy self-examination once a month and it will only take about ten minutes.
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Step 1: Examine your face and head using a mirror. To check your scalp, use a blow-dryer. Step 2: Check your nails and hands. Also, examine your elbows, arms, and underarms in a full-length mirror. Step 3: Check for spots on your neck, breast, chest and torso. Step 4: Use a mirror to inspect your backside. Examine the back of your neck, shoulders, upper arms, back, butt, and legs. Step 5: Check your legs and feet (soles, heels, and nails too) by sitting down.  After reading this page, here is a small quiz to review on what you read.

1) You should do this self-examination once every... a. Other month b. Month c. Year

2) To check your scalp, you should use... a. A blow dryer b. A hairbrush c. Shampoo

Check your answers: 1) b 2) a


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