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Dr. Whitney Bowe, a dermatologist, shared some of her tips and best practices for spotting skin cancer with \"GMA.\"

\"I highly recommend doing a self exam every month and looking at your skin closely from head to toe,\" she said.

Bowe also recommends recruiting a friend or loved one to look at places you can't see, such as behind your ears, your back and the back of your neck as well as the legs.

Important things to look for:

When looking for skin cancer, Bowe says to look at:

A- Asymmetry

B- Border

C- Color

D- Diameter

E- Evolution

When it comes to the summer months, skin cancer prevention is key, according to Bowe.

She suggests broad spectrum sunscreen and re-applying every two hours to dry skin or more often if you are wet, swimming or sweating.

\"But sunscreen is not enough,\" she added. \"Also wear sun protective fabric, a broad rimmed hat, sunglasses, and seek shade especially when the sun is at its peak.\"

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