ABCD’s of Skin Cancer Detection

ABCD’s of Skin Cancer Detection

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that you “Check your birthday suit on your birthday!”© After looking over your skin, call your dermatologist as soon as possible if any of your moles or pigmented spots exhibit:

One half doesn’t match the appearance of the other half.

The edges are irregular, raged, or blurred.

The color or pigmentation is not uniform and/or has shades of tan, brown, or black; is sometimes white, red, or blue

The size of the mole is greater than 1/4 inch (6 mm), about the size of a pencil eraser.

The mole over time changes shape, size, color, etc.

***This information is for general educational uses only. It may not apply to you and your specific medical needs. This information should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation with or the advice of your physician or health care professional. Communicate promptly with your physician or other health care professional with any health-related questions or concerns.