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Skin Cancer Risk Assessment in Miami, FL

At Paradise Medical Center Dermatology Clinic in Miami, FL 33144, we provide personalized skin cancer risk assessments tailored to your individual risk factors and sun exposure history. Led by Dr. Teresa Moreno, DNP, our team creates customized screening plans to keep you protected.

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Personalized Risk Evaluation for Smarter Prevention

Not everyone has the same skin cancer risk. A personalized risk assessment helps us understand your unique profile and create a tailored screening and prevention plan. By evaluating your individual risk factors, we can determine the appropriate screening frequency and focus areas for your examinations.

Living in Miami means year-round UV exposure, making risk assessment especially valuable for our community. We serve patients from Westchester, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall, and throughout Miami-Dade County.

What We Evaluate

Skin Type & Tone

Assessment of your Fitzpatrick skin type to determine your baseline susceptibility to UV damage and skin cancer.

Sun Exposure History

Review of lifetime sun exposure, outdoor occupations, recreational habits, and history of severe sunburns.

Family History

Evaluation of family history of melanoma and other skin cancers to identify genetic predisposition.

Mole Count & Characteristics

Assessment of total mole count and identification of atypical or dysplastic nevi requiring closer monitoring.

Previous Skin Cancers

Review of any prior skin cancer diagnoses, as previous skin cancer significantly increases future risk.

Immune Status

Evaluation of immune system health, as immunosuppression increases skin cancer risk significantly.

Your Personalized Prevention Plan

After your risk assessment, we create a customized plan including the recommended screening frequency, specific areas requiring focused monitoring, sun protection strategies tailored to your lifestyle, self-examination techniques, and lifestyle modifications to reduce your risk. Knowledge is power — understanding your risk is the first step to effective prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a skin cancer risk assessment?

A personalized evaluation considering your individual risk factors to determine your level of risk and create an appropriate screening schedule.

What factors increase risk?

Fair skin, sunburns, extensive sun exposure, tanning bed use, many moles, family history, weakened immune system, and living in sunny climates like Miami.

How does it change my screening schedule?

Based on your risk level, we may recommend more frequent screenings, specific monitoring areas, additional diagnostic tools, and personalized protection strategies.

Can I reduce my risk?

Yes! Daily sunscreen (SPF 30+), protective clothing, avoiding peak sun hours, no tanning beds, regular self-exams, and annual professional screenings.

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Know Your Risk — Take Control of Your Skin Health

Schedule your personalized risk assessment with Dr. Teresa Moreno, DNP.

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Paradise Medical Center Dermatology Clinic

8364 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33144

(786) 738-9515