Screening for skin cancer is easy and painless. See what it's like by going behind the scenes with Rush dermatologist Megha Trivedi, MD. | Rush University System for Health

What to expect during your annual skin exam (aka skin cancer screening)🔬 We recommend a full-body skin exam once a year — even if nothing looks “off.” These checks help us catch changes early, when they’re most treatable. What helps us most 👇🏽 • No makeup or nail polish (if possible) • Hair worn loose • Let us know about any new, changing, or concerning spots What we don’t care about 👇🏻 • Razor bumps, body acne, or stretch marks • “I should’ve shaved” thoughts • How you look Think of it as