Health promotion education on skin assessment

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When providing health promotion education on skin assessment to a client, it is essential to empower them with the knowledge and skills to identify abnormal lesions early. Introduction to skin self-examination and explaining the importance of this examination, which can help detect early signs of cancer. Skin assessment techniques include checking the scalp, checking entire body, behind ears, under the breasts, and between the toes. Advise client's to keep an eye on moles, or changes in existing moles or freckles. The ABCDE skin assessment is the most commonly used assessment.

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