Coulter PT's Derma View Testing

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The DermaView skin analyzer uses harmless black light to locate and identify dry areas, oily areas, and sun damage which may can benefit from cosmetics or medical evaluation. The wellness coordinator and customer see exactly the same image.

Skin cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in the United States. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (nonmelanoma skin cancer) are the most common forms of skin cancer. The number of new cases of skin cancer is increasing each year. However, the number of deaths due to skin cancer is fairly small. All About Skin Cancer... Half of all new cancers are skin cancers Approximately 1,000,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed this year Approximately 80 percent of the new cases will be basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas Both basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas have a 95 percent cure rate when detected and treated early Approximately 38,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed this year In 1996, 7,300 deaths were attributed to malignant melanoma	How Much Damage Has Been Done to Your Skin?
	The incidence of melanoma doubled among the white population between 1973 and 1991 Six out of seven skin cancer deaths are from malignant melanoma
Source: American Cancer Society
Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer? You may be susceptible to melanoma and not even know it. Check your risk factors. Moles that are atypical (Just one atypical mole doubles your risk!) Moles that are numerous Red hair or freckles Inability to tan Sunburns Family history of melanoma Skin Cancer Prevention Checklist About half of all melanomas are initially discovered by the patient. It's been estimated that regular skin self-examinations will reduce death from melanoma by 63%. Avoid sun as much as possible between 10AM and 4PM Wear a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 and full UVB/UVA protection Check your skin regularly Know your family history Know your warning signs of melanoma See a dermatologist at least once every three years for a thorough head-to-toe skin check (Annual exams are recommended if you are 41 or older) If you have any sun damage, make an appointment with a dermatologist. Studies have shown that dermatologists can identify melanoma with greater accuracy than non-dermatologists. Copyright 1999 by MEDICA, LLC

How Much Damage Has Been Done to Your Skin?

Are You at Risk for Skin Cancer?

Skin Cancer Prevention Checklist