Could It Be Melanoma?
The First Sign of Melanoma Is Often a Mole That Changes Size, Shape or Color. This Melanoma Shows Color Variations and an Irregular Border, Both of Which Are...
The first sign of melanoma is often a mole that changes size, shape or color. This melanoma shows color variations and an irregular border, both of which are melanoma warning signs. Melanomas can develop anywhere on your body.
What can be mistaken for melanoma?
To better illustrate the appearance of mimics, we'll present six photographs of common skin conditions that have been mistaken for melanoma.
- Solar Lentigo. These are more commonly known as age or liver spots. ...
- Seborrheic Keratosis. ...
- Blue Nevus. ...
- Dermatofibroma. ...
- Keratoacanthoma. ...
- Pyrogenic Granuloma.
What are four early signs of melanoma?
The "ABCDE" rule is helpful in remembering the warning signs of melanoma:
- Asymmetry. The shape of one-half of the mole does not match the other.
- Border. The edges are ragged, notched, uneven, or blurred.
- Color. Shades of black, brown, and tan may be present. ...
- Diameter. ...
- Evolving.
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