ABCDEs of Melanoma Detection

Look for Danger Signs in Pigmented Lesions of the Skin

Consult your dermatologist immediately if any of your moles or pigmented spots exhibit:

 
One half unlike the other half.
Irregular, scalloped or poorly defined border.
Varied from one area to another; shades of tan and brown, black; sometimes white, red or blue.

While melanomas are usually greater than 6mm (the size of a pencil eraser) when diagnosed, they can be smaller.

A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.