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- About Strongsville and Brunswick, OH
- What are Preventative Skin Cancer Screenings?
- Who is a Good Candidate for Preventative Skin Cancer Screenings?
- Preventative Skin Cancer Screening Benefits
- Schedule a Consultation
- Risk Factors for Preventative Skin Cancer Screening Tests in Strongsville and Brunswick Are:
At Trillium Creek Dermatology, we are proud to offer preventative skin cancer screenings to the residents of Strongsville and Brunswick. Whether you’re worried about a specific skin growth or just want a checkup, we’ll ensure you leave us with optimal skin health.
About Strongsville and Brunswick, OH
Strongsville is a city in Cuyahoga County and has a population of around 45,000 residents. Brunswick is the largest city in Medina County and has a population of approximately 35,000 people. Both are located in northern Ohio near the shores of Lake Erie and are part of the Cleveland metropolitan area. Brunswick is home to Mapleside Farms, a 122-acre fruit farm where concerts are often held. In Strongsville, you can find the Freedom Trail, Gardenview Horticultural Park, Toboggan Chutes, and the SouthPark Mall. Because both are relatively short commutes to and from Cleveland, many people who work in Cleveland live in these two cities.
What are Preventative Skin Cancer Screenings?
Preventative skin cancer screenings are exams where your dermatologist will check your skin for suspicious moles, birthmarks, or pigmented areas that could be cancerous. The screening will involve a head-to-toe examination of your skin. Most providers use a dermatoscope, a magnifying tool that looks at the size, shape, color, and texture up close.
By checking your skin regularly, we can detect skin cancer (or pre-cancerous lesions) early, so treatment can be more successful and the cancer doesn’t spread to other areas.
Who is a Good Candidate for Preventative Skin Cancer Screenings?
Everyone is a good candidate for a preventative skin cancer screening. Everyone, no matter their skin color or type, can benefit from having their skin checked for skin cancer. That said, some people need to have screenings more regularly because of certain risk factors.
Risk Factors for Preventative Skin Cancer Screening Tests in Strongsville and Brunswick Are:
- Family history of skin cancer
- Many different moles (especially if they are atypical) and/or freckles,
- Have a weakened immune system
- History of sunburns
- Fairer skin tones
- Excessive sun exposure
Preventative Skin Cancer Screening Benefits
Preventative skin cancer screening in Strongsville and Brunswick come with several different benefits, including:
- Catching cancerous lesions early: One of the greatest benefits of regular skin cancer screenings is that they can catch cancerous and pre-cancerous skin lesions early, so you can get the treatment you need if necessary.
- Improved survival rates: When skin cancer is caught early, there is a much higher survival rate.
- Better treatment outcomes: If skin cancer is found early, there are also better chances that treatment will be effective.
- Increased awareness of your skin health: When you have a skin cancer screening, you get a better understanding of your skin and what to look out for. We’ll also inform you about skin cancer prevention.
Schedule a Consultation
Detect skin cancer early with a preventative skin cancer screening at Trillium Creek Dermatology! Our team will ensure you leave us with healthy and beautiful skin. To get started, simply schedule a consultation today. Call our office or message us via our online contact form.
