I got my first full-body skin check at 32. Here’s what happened.

Dr. Erickson walks the author through her first skin check, which went much better than she expected!

Avery Newmark of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution visits Georgia Skin Specialists for her first ever dermatology appointment at the age of 32.

She admits that her full body skin check performed by Dr. Erickson was far less awkward than expected and outlines a couple key things to know about moles in relation to melanoma. In the end, her concerning moles are harmless, but Dr. E does diagnose her with rosacea! Routine skin checks are important, reassuring, and useful for catching both cancerous and noncancerous skin conditions early.