When a Skin Change Is Worth a Clinic Visit

Skin changes are common, and most are harmless. The ones worth a visit are new, painful, spreading, or simply different from what you are used to seeing.

Changes Worth Mentioning

• A rash that has not settled
• A spot that bleeds or will not heal
• A mole that has changed color, shape, or size
• Itching or irritation that keeps coming back

A clinician can look at the area in person and tell you whether it needs treatment, a test, or only follow-up. You do not need to decide how serious it is before you call.