Keep An Eye on your moles !

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"People who use tanning bed before age 35 increase their risk of melanoma by 75%"
 
Moles that appear after birth are called acquired moles and generally do not cause any concern.  Those who acquire more than 50 to 100 moles, however, have a greater risk for developing melanoma than those who have fewer moles.  When examining your moles, look for the ABCDE's of melanoma detection.
 
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  • Asymmetry – one half is not like the other
  • Border – irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined border
  • Color – varied from one area to another, shades of tan, brown, and black
  • Diameter – melanomas are usually greater than 6mm
  • Evolving – a mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.
Contact a Dermatologist if you think your mole might be cancerous.
 
To know more, visit: https://dermatology.cmesociety.com/


 

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