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Skin problems can come in a number of forms, including acne, oily skin, skin tags, dryness, blackheads or moles. Learn about skin care and treatments for skin problems in this free video series on dermatology.

Dermatology & Skin Care: Video Series

Tip of the Week: How many abnormal moles should I have biopsied?

If you're mole-y and/or at high risk for skin cancer, chances are you've had some spots removed but it doesn't necessary decrease your chances of getting skin cancer. This is because skin cancer can arise from new moles as well as pre-existing ones.

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Tip Of The Week: How often do I need to be seen for skin cancer prevention?

It really depends on risk factors like:

1) Having a family history of skin cancer
2) Having a history of childhood sunburns
3) Having fair skin and/or freckles
4) Having lots of moles.

So, if you are at a high risk, then you should go see your dermatologist at least once a year. However, even if you're not, it doesn't hurt to get regular yearly checkups. And no matter how few or many risk factors you have, you should always be hyper-aware of your body and anything that looks unusual on your skin.

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