Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, killing an estimated 8,650 people in the U.S. this year alone. It is often mistaken for benign moles. To help identify potential melanomas, follow the ABCDE’s.
A The mole is asymmetrical; the two sides do not match.
B The mole is irregular in outline or border.
C The mole changes color or appears pearly, translucent, tan, brown, black, or multi-colored.
D The mole is bigger than 6 mm in diameter, or the size of a pencil eraser.
E The mole evolves or changes in any way.
Also be on the lookout for moles that appear after age 21. Any new skin growth, beauty mark, mole, brown spot, wound or sore that doesn’t heal can be cause for concern. Contact your physician if you have questions.
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