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A 61-year-old male 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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Dr. Robert Trager
Dr. Robert Trageranswered
Dentistry 56 years experience
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.
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