06/20/2026
An annual skin exam with a dermatologist or primary care provider is a smart, proactive step to add to your preventive care plan. Skin exams detect skin cancer early, when it’s easier to treat.
Your doctor will look for new or changing moles or spots, especially in places you can’t easily see, like your back or scalp. When caught early, the five-year survival rate for melanoma is 99%. That drops to 32% once it spreads to other organs.
If you haven’t had a skin exam this year, schedule one soon. If you need to find a doctor, use our Find Care feature.
Daily sun protection and yearly skin exams will help prevent or catch skin cancer early. It will also help you put your best face forward as you age. Your future self will thank you.
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Sources:
American Cancer Society: cancer.org
Skin Cancer Foundation: skincancer.org.
The Skin Cancer Foundation saves and improves lives. We empower people to take a proactive approach to daily sun protection and the early detection and treatment of skin cancer.