At a Glance

  • Locations Offered

    Burlington & Chapel Hill

  • Length of Appointment

    10 minutes

  • Insurance

    We are currently in network with Cigna and Aetna.

skin cancer screening

Early detection starts with knowing your skin.

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Schedule Your Skin Check

What is a skin cancer screening?

A skin cancer screening is a thorough, head-to-toe examination of your skin performed by a dermatology provider to look for suspicious moles, spots, or changes that could be signs of skin cancer.

During your visit, your provider will evaluate existing moles and lesions, discuss any areas of concern, and identify changes that may require closer monitoring or a biopsy. Because skin cancer is highly treatable when detected early, routine skin checks are an important part of protecting your long-term skin health.

We recommend scheduling a screening if you have a history of significant sun exposure or sunburns, a personal or family history of skin cancer, numerous or changing moles, or simply have a spot that doesn’t look or feel quite right.

Your skin tells a story. We’re here to make sure nothing important gets overlooked.

What Dr. Mendes Is Looking For

  • New or changing moles

  • Spots that have changed in size, shape, or color

  • Asymmetrical or irregular-looking moles

  • Sores that won’t heal

  • Spots that bleed, crust, itch, or become painful

  • Unusual growths or lesions

  • Signs of sun damage

  • Early signs of melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma

  • Areas that may need monitoring, biopsy, or further evaluation

Who should schedule a skin check?

Consider scheduling a skin cancer screening if you:

  • Have noticed a new or changing mole or spot
  • Have a history of significant sun exposure
  • Have had frequent or severe sunburns
  • Have many moles or atypical moles
  • Have a personal or family history of skin cancer
  • Use or previously used tanning beds
  • Have a spot that repeatedly bleeds, crusts, itches, or won’t heal
  • Haven’t had a professional skin examination before

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What to Expect at your Appointment

Check in → Skin exam → Discuss concerns → Next steps

Your skin cancer screening is a thorough examination of your skin from head to toe. Dr. Mendes will carefully evaluate your skin, including existing moles, spots, and areas of sun damage, while paying close attention to anything new, changing, or unusual.

This is also the perfect time to point out any spots you’ve been watching or anything that has recently changed, become irritated, started bleeding, or simply doesn’t look or feel normal to you.

 

To help make your screening as thorough as possible:

  • Come with clean skin and minimal makeup, if possible
  • Remove nail polish when possible, especially if you have a concern involving a nail
  • Wear clothing that is easy to change out of for your exam
  • Bring a list or photos of any spots you’ve been monitoring
  • Make note of anything that is new, changing, itching, bleeding, painful, or not healing
  • Bring information about your personal or family history of skin cancer
  • Bring your current medication list
  • Bring your insurance card and photo ID
  • Be ready to share any history of significant sun exposure, tanning bed use, or previous biopsies

Tip: If there’s a spot you’re worried about, don’t wait for us to find it — point it out! Even something that seems small is worth mentioning.

From Our Patients

  • Beautiful office and wonderful experience with Dr. Mendes! Highly recommend!

    Alexandra S.

  • Had a great experience on the dermatology and aesthetics side! Lovely office and great employees.

    Amy M.

  • I visited Deetox for the first time today and had a wonderful experience. The office was beautiful and clean! I was greeted with kindness and professionalism.

    Ashley N.

  • Dr. Mendez and the Deetox staff were all so kind and made me feel so comfortable today when I visited for my dermatology appt. Would highly recommend to anyone in the area!!

    Cailyn F.

  • After learning that DeeTox was adding in a board certified dermatologist I immediately knew I wanted to schedule an appointment and in true DeeTox fashion this was a 10/10 experience. The culture…

    Chanler

  • Drop your traditional dermatologist office (sterile, slow, low personalization)? Switch to Deetox! As a patient on the first day of Deetox derm, I can confirm they have it figured out. Five stars!

    John P.

  • I visited for a last minute medical dermatology need (which they addressed perfectly!), but I will definitely be back for aesthetic procedures too. The facility is modern with helpful and friendly staff.…

    Kristin M.

  • Dr Mendes is wonderful! She is professional, kind,and makes sure all of your concerns and questions are answered and you feel heard. The office is beautiful and the staff were very helpful.

    Nichole G.

Book Dermatology

Your skin deserves expert care. Schedule a dermatology appointment with Dr. Mendes for everything from routine skin checks to new or ongoing skin concerns.

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