{"product_id":"skin-exams-for-skin-cancer-screening","title":"Skin Exams for Skin Cancer Screening","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-content\"\u003eNewport Beach Dermatology and Plastic Surgery recommends a complete skin check yearly for all adults starting in the early 20s. This is because when detected early, most skin cancers can be successfully treated. Our team is highly trained to detect various skin abnormalities including eczema, basal cell carcinoma as well as melanoma. While melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, it is highly curable when found and treated early. The five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes is 99 percent. Melanoma can occur at any age, but it drastically increases starting in the early 20s. If you’re at increased risk for skin cancer, you may need an annual skin cancer screening exam. You may be at increased risk if you have: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed or blond hair, fair skin, freckles and blue or light-colored eyes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore than 50 moles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory of frequent or intense sun exposure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOne or more blistering sunburns\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily history of melanoma\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePersonal history of basal cell and\/or squamous cell skin cancers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Most skin cancers fall into one of these three categories: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasal cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e a slow-growing cancer that seldom spreads, signaled by an irregular spot on the skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquamous cell:\u003c\/strong\u003e more likely to spread, but much less common. Also starts as an irregular spot or patch of skin\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMelanoma:\u003c\/strong\u003e makes up only 2 percent of cancers, but is the most aggressive. It starts with an irregular mole.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Newport Beach DPS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52502484091189,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/5725\/3429\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-02at11.57.10AM.png?v=1775156372","url":"https:\/\/www.newportbeachdps.com\/products\/skin-exams-for-skin-cancer-screening","provider":"Newport Dermatology \u0026 Plastic Surgery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}