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Jun
Skin Exam at Mitchell Dermatology
At Mitchell Dermatology your board-certified dermatologist or physician assistant will ask you about your family history and conduct a full body exam, from your head down to your toes, to look for any unusual lesions, such as skin cancer or atypical moles. If a suspicious lesion is detected upon examination, a biopsy (skin sample) may be taken for microscopic evaluation. If it is determined that something needs to be removed, that may happen at a later appointment.
Regardless of how often you see your board-certified dermatologist, you should monitor your own skin by conducting a self-screening at home.
Here’s how:
Grab a mirror and look for moles or spots on your body that:
Have changed in size, shape, or color over time
Bleed or do not heal after several weeks
Are asymmetrical or have irregular borders
Are larger than ¼ inch in size
If something looks out of the ordinary, arrange a visit at your earliest convenience with us here @mitchelldermatology for an examination.
Practicing safe sun habits is the #1 best way to prevent skin cancer from developing; so protect yourself (and your family) by avoiding prolonged sun exposure and by wearing SPF and protective clothing.
To be seen as a patient in our office please text us at: 419.871.3737 to request an appointment.
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Hope Mitchell, MD
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Hope Mitchell, MD, is the founder and medical director of Mitchell Dermatology and an Ohio board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist with over 25 years of experience and expertise. Dr. Mitchell obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Rochester and Doctorate of Medicine from The Medical College of Ohio, where she also completed an internship in Internal Medicine and a Pathology Fellowship. She also completed a residency in dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She advocates mentorship, education, and diversity in medicine and dermatology. She is the founder of the Mitchell Dermatology Student Gap Year Internship Program. She has been featured in many newspapers and magazines and is also a speaker for Google and Black Women in Media too. Dr. Mitchell is the Vice Chair and Director of Research for The National Medical Association, Dermatology Section. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and a Member of the Skin of Color Society and National Medical Association.
