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ABCDE’s |
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The Self-Skin Examination is as easy as ABCDE's. Follow along and learn how to detect what may be an early melanoma.
Asymmetry - one half of the mole does not match the other half
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Border - edges of the mole are ragged or notched
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Color - multiple colors may be present (brown, black, pink,
red and/or blue)
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Diameter - increasing over time, use a ruler to measure recent changes
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Enlargement and Other changes - any change in mole, such as bleeding, continued itching, crusting and/or draining
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Use the above guide to aid in your examination of your own skin.
Please contact your physician if you notice ANY of the above changes!
Pictures thanks to Ashish C. Bhatia, MD
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