Thorough skin examination for the early detection of melanoma
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 October 1999
Martin A. Weinstock, Rosemarie A. Martin, Patricia Markham Risica, Marianne Berwick, Thomas M. Lasater, William Rakowski
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Only 9% performed a thorough skin examination (TSE) at least once every few months, although over half of the sample reported conducting skin self-examination "deliberately and systematically."
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The reported frequency of skin self-examination depends critically on the manner of inquiry. TSE by self or a partner is uncommon, and health care providers do not routinely examine the areas of the skin on which melanomas commonly arise.
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