|
What you’re looking for….
The American Academy of Dermatology recommends
the ABCD rule for early detection of melanoma.
|
A is for Asymmetry
— one half of the mole does not look like the other half.
|
B is for Border
— the edges are irregular, ragged, notched or blurred.
|
C is for Color
— the color is not the same all over, and may have shades of brown or black.
|
D is for Diameter
— the mole is larger than 1/4 inch or is growing larger.
|
|
Reprinted with permission from the American Academy of Dermatology
|
  African Americans have to also check for any moles, markings or lesions in unusual areas. Blacks often get discolorations or spots on the soles of the feet or stripes on the nails, which can be indicators of an aggressive form of melanoma.
Source: emedicine
|
