If you're mole-y and/or at high risk for skin cancer, chances are you've had some spots removed but it doesn't necessary decrease your chances of getting skin cancer. This is because skin cancer can arise from new moles as well as pre-existing ones.
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Showing posts with label abnormal mole. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Tip of the Week: If I have an atypical or abnormal mole, will it turn into cancer?
Not necessarily, but be sure to look for new spots or anything that changes or evolves. The general rule of thumb when looking for suspicious moles is all about ABCD (asymmetry, border, color, diameter) — and “E” (which is for evolving).
It’s important to look for what the one that stands out and looks different from the others. For example, if you’re pink and freckly and have a black dot on your back amid the freckles you should have this looked at.
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