{"id":50125,"date":"2022-03-24T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=50125"},"modified":"2025-03-11T20:13:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:13:41","slug":"when-to-see-a-dermatologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/when-to-see-a-dermatologist\/","title":{"rendered":"When to see a dermatologist"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Skin Cancer Foundation<\/span> and other experts recommend seeing a dermatologist once a year\u2014or more, if you have a chronic skin condition or are at high risk of skin cancer. That being said, you may be able to save yourself the trip (and money) by learning the signs of different skin conditions and whether or not they\u2019re cause for alarm. If you\u2019ve noticed a new rash or bump, you might be wondering, \u201cShould I see a dermatologist?\u201d Here\u2019s when it\u2019s a good idea\u2014and when to see someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Do I need a dermatologist or someone else?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Primary care provider<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nDermatologist<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nAllergist<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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  • Mild acne<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rosacea<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Warts<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Minor rashes<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Bug bites<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Simple cysts<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Athlete\u2019s foot<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dandruff<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mild, benign lesions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • A mole or freckle is changing in shape or size<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Rough, scaly patches on your skin<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A rash that covers more than 10% of your body, especially when accompanied by pain or fever<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Persistently dry, itchy, or reddened skin that doesn\u2019t respond to PCP treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Severe acne that may cause scarring<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Patches of skin that are lighter or darker in color than the rest of your body<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Sores that don\u2019t heal within two weeks<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Unexpected hair loss or bald spots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Signs of aging or unsightly veins<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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