Early detection of skin cancer is crucial for successful treatment. Be vigilant for changes in your skin, such as new growths, sores that do not heal, or changes in existing moles. The
ABCDE rule is a helpful guide for identifying potential melanomas:
- Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other.
- Border: Irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined edges.
- Color: Variations in color within the mole, including different shades of brown, black, or tan.
- Diameter: Moles larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser).
- Evolving: Any change in size, shape, color, or elevation of a mole, or new symptoms such as bleeding, itching, or crusting.
