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ABCDE's of SKIN

CANCER
ABCDE's of Skin Cancer
Asymmetry: (one half of the mole doesn't match the
other)
Border irregularity: Mole has an uneven border
Color that is not uniform: Has multiple shades of tan,
brown or black or has unusual colors such as red,
purple or blue
Diameter greater than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil
eraser)
Evolution: Evolving size, shape or color.The mole has
changed its size, shape or color over time.

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