The ABCDE of melanoma is the most effective tool to spot the early signs of the most common form of melanoma, Superficial Spreading Melanoma

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The ABCDE of melanoma is the most effective tool to spot the early signs of the most common form of melanoma, known as Superficial Spreading Melanoma. Check your skin every month from the top of your head to the soles of your feet looking for the following signs in any new or existing mole or freckle:

A = ASYMMETRY: When one half of the mole does not match or look like the other half

B = BORDER: When the borders are uneven, irregular, ragged or have blurred undefined edges

C = COLOUR: When the colour changes

or varies throughout

D = DIAMETER: When the largest diameter is greater than 6mm (could be smaller)

E = EVOLUTION: Changes in appearance, behaviour and/or sensation is the biggest indicator of a melanoma.

If you spot anything NEW, UNUSUAL or CHANGING - seek immediate advice from a qualified healthcare practitioner!

EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES.

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[Begonia13]

This is really helpful. I had a melanoma on my stomach. The surrounding skin lost all of it's pigmentation. Maybe something else to be aware of.

[Fernsong]

This is very helpful - thank you.