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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Reviewed 3/25/2024<br>
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<h2>The ABCDEs of melanoma</h2>
<p>Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer. These ABCDEs can help you tell if you should see a doctor about a mole or a spot. Even one of these signs is a reason to see a doctor immediately.</p>
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Asymmetry: Half the mole or spot is unlike the other half. </p>
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Border: The mole or spot has an irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border. </p>
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Color: The color changes from one area of the mole or spot to another. It may have shades of tan, brown or black, or it could be white, red or blue. </p>
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Diameter: The mole or spot is larger than a pencil eraser. Melanomas are usually larger than 6 millimeters (about &frac14; inch) when diagnosed. They can be smaller though. </p>
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Evolving: The mole or spot looks different from others on your body or is changing in size, shape or color. </p>
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What's your risk? There are a number of factors that can influence how likely you are to develop skin cancer. </p>
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<a href="[BASEDOMAIN]/HealthInfo/Story.aspx?StoryID=2c15d37e-f1bd-4c04-9e15-2804bfc02d69">LEARN ABOUT YOUR RISK FACTORS</a></p>
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<p><strong>Sources</strong></p>
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    <li>American Academy of Dermatology. &ldquo;Melanoma.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.aad.org/media/stats-melanoma" target="_blank">https://www.aad.org/media/stats-melanoma</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
    <li>American Academy of Dermatology. &ldquo;Skin cancer: Body mole map.&rdquo; <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find/at-risk/mole-map" target="_blank">https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find/at-risk/mole-map</a>.</li>
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Skin cancer signs

Checking your skin can help you spot skin cancer early. Your doctor can tell you how often to do a check.