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Every hour, skin cancer claims another life. Mothers. Sons. Daughters. Fathers. Brothers. Sisters. Friends. No one is immune. But with early detection, skin cancer is almost 100% curable. That’s why Olay encourages everyone — young and old — to take action and get a skin cancer screening once a year. A good way to remember is to get your birthday suit checked on your birthday!

What is a skin cancer screening?
A skin cancer screening is simply a close visual inspection of your body skin by a dermatologist. Screenings typically start with your face and hairline, moving to the rest of your body down to the bottoms of your feet. You’ll have to undress to your undergarments so the dermatologist can be sure to check any areas that might be difficult for you to monitor. The entire process takes only a few minutes and is completely painless.

Skin cancer self-exams.
If you’re fair-skinned or show signs of sun damage, examine your skin at least once a month to search for any spots that seem to have changed in size, color or shape. Be sure to check your neck, chest and torso. Use a bright light, full-length mirror, hand-mirror and blow dryer to inspect hard-to-see areas such as the scalp and back of the neck.

You should also learn your ABCD’s of Melanoma and alert your dermatologist immediately to any of the following key warning signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variability and Diameter larger than a pencil eraser.

For more information, please visit www.skincancer.org.