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How often should an adult male get a full/complete body examination from a dermatologist in order to check for skin cancer/moles? how long should this comprehensive?? examination last?

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AT LEAST TWICE A YR.: If you are an outdoor person ,golf ,tennis fishing etc. than you are exposing your self to the rays of the sun unless you wear a hat or put protective sun block on. It is always best to see a dermatologist at least twice a year.

Answered 2/14/2021

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A member asked:

How often should an adult male get a full/complete body examination from a dermatologist in order to check for skin cancer/moles? how long should this comprehensive?? examination last?

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