With summer making its presence known, the time to have some fun in the sun is here! From family cookouts to relaxing days on sandy beaches, it is the occasion to relax and soak in some sun rays! But with that fun, comes danger. The sun emits harmful UV rays that can cause skin damage from relative minor inconveniences such as sun burns to something potentially fatal with skin cancers. Chances are you’re taking the precautions you need to this summer by staying hydrated, employing time in the shade, applying and reapplying sunscreen, but have you had a skin cancer screening yet? If you’ve been spending a lot of time in the sun, are planning on spending a lot of time in the sun, or have not recently or ever gotten a skin cancer screening, the time is now to make sure the health of your skin is in order. You know just how harsh the Florida sun can be, especially if you’re in areas like Naples or Fort Myers. If you’re wondering about skin cancer screenings and your insurance coverage when it comes to them, keep reading!
You might be in luck if you’re wanting to get a skin cancer screening! Most health insurances cover annual skin cancer screenings and those that don’t cover the entirety of a screening, do cover part of it. A solid piece of advice if you’ve met your deductible for this year, is to make an appointment for a skin cancer screening or a skin cancer exam before the new year. However, it isn’t recommended to wait. Skin cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer found today, and though it has a survival rate of 99%, that survival rate applies only to those cancers that are detected early before spreading to the lymph nodes. Without a proper and thorough screening, you risk being able to catch a potentially deadly skin cell.
Then come into Harris Dermatology with locations in both Naples, Florida, and Fort Myers, Florida! If you’re looking for a dermatologist near you, experienced, with a focus on delivering care and understanding, look no further than Harris Dermatology! Give us a call today at 239-936-3344!
