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How to Detect Early Signs of Skin Cancer

by Neutrogena March 14, 2023

How to Detect Early Signs of Skin Cancer

Below are five ways to detect early signs of skin cancer.

If you have any concerns, schedule a free screening today!

A is for Asymmetry

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If you were to draw a line through the mole, would the two sides match?

If not, you should see a dermatologist.

B is for Border

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Are the borders of your mole irregular, scalloped, or blurred?

If so, you should see a dermatologist.

C is for Color

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Does the mole contain more than one color, or shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red? If yes, you should see a dermatologist.

D is for Diameter

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Is the mole greater than 5mm in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser)?

If yes, you should see a dermatologist.

E is for Evolving

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Does the mole change in size, shape, color or even bleed?

If yes, you should see a dermatologist.

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