{"id":654110,"date":"2022-08-18T12:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T16:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=654110&"},"modified":"2022-08-18T12:53:30","modified_gmt":"2022-08-18T16:53:30","slug":"why-you-should-consider-adding-mole-day-on-your-monthly-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/654110\/why-you-should-consider-adding-mole-day-on-your-monthly-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Consider Adding \u201cMole Day\u201d On Your Monthly Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This month we\u2019re adding a \u201cMole Day\u201d to our wellness routines. Keeping up on doctor\u2019s visits and self-care routines can be challenging, but when it comes to moles, there is not much room for error. Even for the months when you don\u2019t have a scheduled appointment with your dermatologist, Haute Beauty expert Dr. Mara Weinstein <\/strong><\/a>suggests making a routine of a monthly \"Mole Day\" to take a closer look at the spots on your body and stay on top of what\u2019s going on with your skin. A practice that is especially important if your family has a history of skin cancer.<\/p>\n

This monthly routine can also make annual skin checks with your dermatologist easier to navigate if you already have some spots in mind. If your body is covered in moles and you are interested in taking a more involved approach to your skin, here is an easy-to-follow regime by Dr. Weinstein<\/strong> <\/a>consisting of the ABCDEs of melanoma for your monthly \u201cMole Day\u201d! Happy checking!<\/p>\n

How do I do a skin check?<\/h3>\n

Self-skin exams are recommended monthly.\u00a0I like to tell my patients to pick a day on the calendar and call it \u201cMole Day\u201d every month.\u00a0On this day, you will ensure you're in a well-lit room\u00a0(preferably the bathroom) and\u00a0in front of a mirror. Hand-held mirrors are also helpful for areas that you can't see as well. Check your face, ears, neck, chest, and belly in the mirror. Also, be sure to look at your underarm areas, both sides of your arms and hands, between fingers, and under your fingernails.\u00a0Also, take a look inside your mouth!\u00a0Women will need to lift their breasts to check the skin underneath. You should check your thighs, shins, calves, feet, between your toes, and under your toenails.<\/p>\n

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