The power of full-body skin evaluations: There is no substitute for professional expertise
Perfect Skin MD strives to restore or support a complexion and appearance that exudes confidence. How the skin looks can often provide clues into our patients’ internal or systemic health. Our board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Susan Schroeder, takes an approach that is more than” skin-deep.” Dr. Schroeder’s advanced knowledge and meticulous approach can be a true lifesaver. From her office in Jupiter, Florida, Dr. Schroeder conducts precise and thorough full-body skin evaluations. When detected early, even some of the most challenging and threatening skin conditions can be resolved with prompt and tailored therapeutic interventions, leveraging the skill and knowledge of a true specialist.
The power of evaluation
Fundamental to routine skin care, we provide tips on how to perform “checks” at home. These suggestions include watching for any changes to existing moles, new moles, and lesions that don’t seem to heal. These changes can range from a spot that suddenly itches, bleeds, or fails to heal; to a patch that contains more than one color or appears bigger than other freckles or spots. We also encourage patients to check their partners’ or family members’ skin, especially in hard-to-see areas, like the back. With that being said, there is no substitute for professional evaluations and screenings.
Dr. Schroeder has the expertise, as well as the technologies and tools, to accurately evaluate for concerning changes on the skin. Since so many potentially serious conditions, such as melanoma, can resemble more innocuous, less-concerning findings, it is essential to enlist the expertise of a specialist in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. With Dr. Schroeder’s exacting techniques, she ensures that nothing is overlooked and accurately “rules out” conditions that can appear similar. This is the power of her specialized training and experience. You can trust her diagnosis and her potential treatment options.
While persons of all skin types can be vulnerable to skin cancers, some individuals are at particularly high risk of developing cancerous lesions. Full-body skin evaluations may be recommended on a routine basis by Dr. Schroeder to those patients with:
- A history of significant sun exposure.
- Multiple moles.
- Lesions that fail to heal.
- A history of cancers.
- A history of pre-cancerous lesions (Actinic Keratoses).
- A family history of skin cancer.
Additionally, patients who are immune-compromised; due to chronic immune suppressants, chemotherapy, and genetic or acquired immune deficiencies; are at elevated risk of developing cutaneous malignancies and may benefit from a full-body skin evaluation. We encourage you to call Perfect Skin MD at 561-462-1965 with questions and to schedule your consultation at our Jupiter, Florida, location today.
