When detected early, skin cancer has an almost 100% 5-year survival rate. Tweets from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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29 Apr 2020
What happens if something is found during your skin exam? Alyx Rosen Aigen, MD, explains and describes what a skin biopsy entails. #ASDSSkinMD #SkinCancer #SkinExam youtu.be/k-Lh5YmQJTI
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22 Apr 2020
Research has shown that most skin cancers are detected by patients rather than doctors. Learn how to examine your own skin during #COVID19 shelter-in-place orders at asds.net/Self-Exam #ASDSSkinMD
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15 Apr 2020
Many ASDS dermatologists are offering virtual appointments to their patients during the #covid19 crisis. Visit asds.net/find and contact a nearby physician’s office to ask about telemedicine appointments for your skin concerns.
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25 Mar 2020
One of the top 10 ways to prevent skin cancer is to check for moles regularly, especially if there is a history of #skincancer in your family. Learn more on how to perform a self-exam at asds.net/self-exam-kit #ASDSSkinMD
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Learn about the #GoldStandard #SkinCancer treatment, #Mohs Micrographic Surgery, from ASDS President Dr. Marc Brown in the new @MediaplanetUSA #CancerCare campaign featured in @USAToday. #ASDSSkinMD #SkinCancerAwareness #dermatology futureofpersonalhealth.com/c…
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18 Mar 2020
There are many different kinds of skin cancers distinguished by the types of skin cells that are primarily affected. The three most common forms of #skincancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. asds.net/skin-cancer #ASDSSkinMD #SkinCancerAwareness

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13 Mar 2020
You can trust your skin with a #boardcertified dermatologist, even on Friday the 13th. Find one near you at asds.net/find #ASDSSkinMD
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4 Mar 2020
Not sure what to expect during a skin cancer screening? Dr. Deirdre Hooper explains the process. youtu.be/2vrdc9x1T7w #ASDSSkinMD #SkinCancerAwareness
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26 Feb 2020
Save your own life by regularly check your skin for suspicious moles or lesions. Download your free self-exam kit and step-by-step guide at asds.net/skin-experts/skin-c… #ASDSSkinMD #skincancer
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19 Feb 2020
Does it surprise you that all skin colors are at risk for skin cancer? Learn more at asds.net/skin-experts/skin-c… #ASDSSkinMD #SkinCancerAwareness
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14 Feb 2020
Happy Valentine’s Day! Love your skin by seeing a from a #boardcertified dermatologist – find one near you at asds.net/find. #ASDSSkinMD
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12 Feb 2020
A dermatologic surgeon is a board certified physician who specializes surgical procedures and minimally invasive treatments including #skincancer prevention, detection and treatment. #ASDSSkinMD Learn more at asds.net/skin-experts/dermat…
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10 Feb 2020
ASDS dermatologists are THE skin experts and celebrate 50 years of innovation in 2020! Find an ASDS member physician near you at asds.net/find. #ASDSTurns50
5 Feb 2020
Looking for medically sound information on #skincancer? #ASDSMembers perform over 3.5 million skin cancer treatments a year. Check out the #ASDSSkinMD website at asds.net/skin-cancer
22 Jan 2020
Did you know #skincancer is the most common cancer in the U.S.? Watch this quick informative video from #boardcertified dermatologist Nima Gharavi, MD, PhD. #ASDSSkinMD youtu.be/N_iyVFduApQ
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13 Jan 2020
Are you performing skin self-exams every month? Here’s a step by step guide and FAQ to get you started. asds.net/self-exam #ASDSSkinMD #skincancer
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8 Jan 2020
Whether you're fighting #skincancer or want to know how to prevent it, no one is more qualified to help than ASDS members – the true skin experts with board certified training. asds.net/find #ASDSSkinMD
1 Jan 2020
Happy New Year! Looking for a #NewYearsResolution? Commit to taking care of your skin in 2020 with healthy skin habits like daily SPF, monthly self-exams and annual visits to your #BoardCertifiedDermatologist. asds.net/find #ASDSSkinMD #HappyNewYear #HealthySkin
25 Dec 2019
ASDS wishes you a wonderful holiday season and lifetime of healthy skin! asds.net #ASDSSkinMD
18 Dec 2019
Buying that last minute gift online? Use @amazonsmile and select “American Society for Dermatologic Surgery” to support dermatology advances and education. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchase! #ASDSSkinMD bit.ly/AmazonSmileASDS