Did you know dermatologists recommend getting your moles checked by a professional every three months? Although most moles and skin tags are completely benign, they could potentially develop into a deadly form of skin cancer such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma. Of these three conditions, melanoma is the most aggressive and deadly type of skin cancer, and its cases have grown rapidly over the past few years. Utah happens to have the highest rate of melanoma with around 180,000 cases per year. Activities such as skiing, hiking, and tanning are what make Bountiful residents particularly susceptible to malignant moles. If you or your loved ones are at risk of developing skin cancer due to participation in such activities, be sure to get your skin checked by a dermatologist regularly. What starts out as a harmless skin tag could grow to become something more and potentially take over your life. Take the time now to check for and remove potentially cancerous skin tags before they spread. If you’re not sure what to look for on your skin, follow the ABCDE’s of melanoma: asymmetry, uneven bordered, multiple colors, a large diameter, and evolving features. Contact Bahr Dermatology in Bountiful today for professional skincare treatment and mole checks by visiting our website: https://www.bahrdermatology.com/