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Experts Urge Parents: Monitor Kids' Moles for Cancer Risk

2/4/2025

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Dr. Shireen Guide, a pediatric dermatologist, emphasizes the importance of monitoring children's moles, especially during puberty, as changes in color or texture can signal skin cancer risk. She urges parents to prioritize sun protection and recommends regular skin checks for children with a family history of melanoma, beginning at age 16.

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Story summary

Dr. Shireen Guide, a pediatric dermatologist, emphasizes the importance of monitoring children's moles, especially during puberty, as changes in color or texture can signal skin cancer risk. She urges parents to prioritize sun protection and recommends regular skin checks for children with a family history of melanoma, beginning at age 16.