Healthy Skin Is In!

Hosted by McKay-Dee Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
Thursday May 16th, 2018 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: McKay-Dee Hospital Waterfall Lobby
1st Floor Waterfall Lobby Area Outside of the Cafe at McKay-Dee Hospital.

Join us to learn about melanoma. We will answer all of your questions and provide tips on how to stay safe in the sun. There will be prizes and Snacks! Remember to wear black and bring your friends!

1 In 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime based on current estimates

75% of tanning beds increase the risk of melanoma.

The ABCDEs of Skin Cancer

  • Asymmetry
    One half is unlike the other half.
  • Border
    Irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined border.
  • Color
    Varied from one area to another; shades of tan and brown, black; sometimes white, red, or blue.
  • Diameter
    While melanomas are usually greater than 6mm when diagnosed, they can be smaller.
  • Evolution
    A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape, or color.

Someone Dies of Melanoma EVERY hour of EVERY day.

EVERY DAY
use sunscreen.

EVERY MONTHER
check your skin.

EVERY YEAR
visit a dermatologist.

When caught early, skin cancer is highly treatable. GET CHECKED.