May is National Skin Care Awareness Month, and this is a good time to check your skin for any abnormal areas or changes in areas. Important things to look for include the following: moles which have uneven borders or color changes inside of them; raised areas on the skin; painful, sore or bleeding moles; moles that are growing in size; or any new color changes to the skin.
Skin cancer can affect the feet! It is important to check them regularly and carefully. The bottoms of the feet and underneath toenails are both areas where skin cancers can develop.
It is important to protect your skin from the sun by using sunblock of SPF 15 or higher, wearing hats or sunglasses, seeking shade from the sun, wearing clothes that protect sun exposed areas of the skin, and avoiding tanning beds.
If you have an area of concern on your feet, please make an appointment today!
Mary Ann Bender, DPM
708-763-0580
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