Category: Melanoma Awareness
Learn about melanoma, its risks, early detection, and prevention strategies to help raise awareness and promote skin health.
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Suspicious Moles: What to Watch For and When to Get Checked
Whether you’re hiking, gardening, or spending time outdoors, protecting your skin is important. At Dr. Ben Wiese’s clinic, we focus on supporting patients in looking after their skin health. Regular skin checks can help identify changes that may need closer attention, including new or evolving moles. These visits also provide an opportunity to discuss any […]
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Understanding Mole Mapping: A General Practitioner’s Guide
Your skin changes gradually throughout your life. Freckles, birthmarks, and moles are all common features, and many remain stable over time. While most moles are harmless, some may change in ways that warrant assessment. Regular self-checks are helpful, and imaging technologies now offer additional ways to monitor the skin over time. Mole mapping is a […]
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Melanoma & Your Personal Risk Score
Many people are encouraged to check their skin regularly and learn what is normal for them. Noticing new or changing marks can help you identify concerns early, including melanoma. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can sometimes resemble a harmless mole, which is why self checks are an important part of staying aware […]
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Melanoma Awareness: Myths and Facts
As clinicians who focus on skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, we believe that education plays an important role in supporting early diagnosis and healthier long term outcomes. In recognition of Melanoma Awareness Month, here are a few misconceptions about melanoma and the facts behind them. Myth 1: Melanoma Always Starts With a Mole Many […]