Know Your ABCDE's
Moles and brown spots are common growths on the skin. However, moles can sometimes change into cancerous moles and it is of great importance to recognize any changes.
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A - Asymmetry
One half of the mole is of different size to the other half.
One half of the mole is of different size to the other half.
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B - Border
The borders are uneven. The edges scalloped, notched, or blurred.
The borders are uneven. The edges scalloped, notched, or blurred.
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C - Color
The colors are uneven and they can be different shades of brown, tan, or black. They may also become red or blue.
The colors are uneven and they can be different shades of brown, tan, or black. They may also become red or blue.
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D - Diameter
The mole should be no bigger than the diameter of a pencil eraser (6 millimeters or 1/4 inch).
The mole should be no bigger than the diameter of a pencil eraser (6 millimeters or 1/4 inch).
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E- Evolution
Any changes in size, color, shape, elevation, and any symptoms such as bleeding, itching, or crusting can be signs of danger.
Any changes in size, color, shape, elevation, and any symptoms such as bleeding, itching, or crusting can be signs of danger.