FOREST HILLS, NY – With summer underway and more time spent outdoors, Adult & Pediatric Dermatology is reminding Queens residents to schedule an annual full-body skin cancer screening. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and is highly treatable when found early.

A screening is a quick visual exam in which a dermatologist checks the skin from head to toe and takes a closer look at any spot that has changed. The practice encourages residents who notice a mole that is new, changing, growing, or bleeding to have it looked at by a dermatologist, and notes that dermatologists recommend year-round sun protection.

Screenings are performed by a board-certified dermatologist, and the Forest Hills office is open on Sunday to make scheduling easier for working families. Adult & Pediatric Dermatology recommends that residents with fair skin, a history of sunburns, many moles, or a family history of melanoma ask a dermatologist how often to be seen, since some people benefit from more frequent checks. The practice adds that anyone who notices a changing spot is better off having it evaluated than waiting, and encourages families to keep up with routine checks for both adults and children.

"Most skin cancers are very treatable when we catch them early, so a yearly check is one of the simplest things people can do for their health. And it is reassuring for patients to walk out knowing exactly where they stand, rather than wondering about a spot for another year."
– Dr. Michael Paltiel, board-certified dermatologist and founder"

About Adult & Pediatric Dermatology

Founded in 2008, Adult & Pediatric Dermatology is a medical and cosmetic dermatology practice in Forest Hills, Queens, caring for children and adults. The practice is led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Paltiel, with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Perrotti and a team of certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Care is offered in English, Russian, Spanish, and French, and the office is open on Sunday.

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Adult & Pediatric Dermatology
64-05 Yellowstone Blvd, CFU 101
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Phone: 718-896-3376

Web: adultandpediatricdermatology.com