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What is a Skin Check?

A skin check is a head-to-toe exam by a Dermatologist to spot early skin cancer, monitor moles, and check for other abnormalities. Check out this short video below, demonstrating how skin checks are performed.

Full Body Skin Check: You’ll be given a gown to change into for your privacy and comfort. Your provider will examine your skin from head to toe, including the scalp, back, & soles of your feet. If you are wearing any makeup (foundation, concealer, tinted moisturizer), and want a facial exam, you will be asked to remove makeup.

Spot Checks
If any moles or spots need closer evaluation, your provider may use a special skin microscope. No discomfort - just a closer look.

Biopsy (If Needed)
If a spot looks concerning, a quick & simple skin biopsy may be done. This takes just a few minutes, and you’ll be numbed beforehand. Our Medical Staff will call you with the results in approximately 7-14 days. You will receive a call whether the spot needs attention or no further treatment is needed.

Q&A and Treatment Plan
After your skin check, you’ll have time to ask questions, and your provider will explain any follow-up steps or treatments.

What should I expect at my skin check visit?

  • We do our best to accommodate urgent dermatological concerns, which can include:

    • Signs of skin infection (redness, warmth, pus, fever, red streaks)

    • Medication reactions

    • Suspected shingles

    • Post-operative wound concerns (for procedures performed by our office only)

    • Painful or infected cysts or abscesses

    • Painful, rapidly spreading, or blistering rash

    • Burns, chemical exposures, or severe sunburn

    Give us a call and our team will try to get you in as soon as possible, or same-day when deemed appropriate.

  • For a list of accepted insurance plans, click here. If you still have a question about whether your specific plan is accepted, give us a call at 830-626-5551.

  • This depends on your insurance plan. Some plans require a referral from your primary care provider before they allow you to see a specialist. We recommend checking with your insurance directly to see what their requirements are.

  • If you are experiencing trouble breathing, chest pain, severe facial or throat swelling, or other life-threatening symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

  • Please bring the following to your first visit:

    • A form of photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID)

    • Insurance card(s) (this can include both medical and prescription cards)

    • An up-to-date list of medications & drug allergies

    • Completed Patient Forms (otherwise you will be asked to fill them out)

    • Any relevant medical records or previous treatments.

  • Yes! We treat patients of all ages, from infants to teens to adults. Pediatric dermatology is one of our specialties.

  • After age thirty, we typically recommend patients return for annual skin exams. However, if you have a personal or family history of skin cancer, your dermatologist might want to see you more frequently. Patients with certain medical history or who take certain prescription medications might require more frequent exams.

  • Please call or text our office at least 24 hours in advance so we can offer the time to another patient.

    Same-day cancellations and no-show’s are subject to a $50 fee.

  • Yes. New patients and patients who have not been seen in over three years must complete our patient forms. You may download them from our website or arrive 15 minutes early to complete them in the office.

Your Questions, Answered.