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The skin is the largest organ of the body and it is common to find different types of blemishes. But it is also important to check them, so that if we find any kind of change in color or texture we go to a dermatologist. Dr. Virginia Sánchez states that “you should go for a dermatological check-up if you notice the appearance of changes in color or texture. They tend to occur more frequently in specific areas of the skin on the face, décolleté or upper part of the trunk”.

Sun exposure is one of the major causes of the appearance of spots, so the most important thing is always oral and topical photoprotection, especially in low phototypes (I-III).

In addition, people with more than 50 moles have a higher risk of developing melanoma, so an annual check-up by a dermatologist is advised, or earlier if there are changes.

In these cases, digital dermoscopy digital dermoscopya skin examination technique that allows the detection of lesions with high diagnostic accuracy.