Melanoma is increased in patients with a family history of melanoma, history of atypical (dysplastic) moles, numerous moles (greater than 50), red hair individuals, individuals with fair skin types and history of several sunburns.
ABCs of skin cancer is a mnemonic device that has been introduced to make people aware of the danger signs of melanomas. These are listed below. For a rack card with the ABCs of skin cancer, please call our office for more information.
Routine skin examination is important every 6 to 12 months, depending on family and personal history. Dr. Behnam performs a comprehensive thorough skin examination checking every inch of the body using the latest magnifiers and dermoscopic devices that allow for better visualization, identification and detection of abnormal moles.
Dr. Ben Behnam has a great program for catching Melanoma before it gets to be too serious. This type of skin cancer is very dangerous can spread. Melanoma is usually curable if you act as soon as soon as you find out or see some type of sign like a mole or brown spot. Dr. Behnam will immediately take a portion of this and test it so that you know what you should do next.