Not sure what to look for when scanning your body for abnormalities to show to your dermatologist?
Check for the following ABCDE's of skin cancer:
A: Asymmetry - one half of the mole is shaped differently than the other.
B: Border - the border of the mole is irregular.
C: Color - the color is not uniform throughout.
D: Diameter - generally marks larger than the diameter of a pencil eraser causes concern.
E: Evolving - a mole or skin lesion that is changing in size, shape, or color.
Not sure what to look for when scanning your body for abnormalities to show to your dermatologist?
Check for the following ABCDE's of skin cancer:
A: Asymmetry - one half of the mole is shaped differently than the other.
B: Border - the border of the mole is irregular.
C: Color - the color is not uniform throughout.
D: Diameter - generally marks larger than the diameter of a pencil eraser causes concern.
E: Evolving - a mole or skin lesion that is changing in size, shape, or color.