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Skin cancer screening i noticed that not too many dermatologist list skin cancer screening in their profiles or competancies. is that because they can all do it? or is there something in particular i should ask for?
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All : All dermatologists are trained to do skin cancer screenings during residency. Read more about the abcde's of moles at the link below. I hope that helps!
Answered 10/3/2016
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Most: All dermatologists have been trained in the detection of skin cancers. Once they enter practice however some dermatologists perform more or less skin cancer cases than their fellow colleagues.
Answered 12/9/2016
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