Checking yourself for skin cancer is as easy as A,B,C,D:
- Asymmetry
- Border
- Color
- Difference.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 5 minutes
Here's How:
- Stand in front of a mirror and look over your entire skin for moles. Use a hand mirror to check hard-to-see places. Examine each mole as described below:
A
Asymmetry: Each mole should be symmetric. That means that if you draw a line down the middle, the part of the mole on either side should be a mirror image. If not, find a dermatologist and make an appointment for a skin exam.B
Border: The border of each mole should be well-defined and clear. If the border is fuzzy, blotchy, or irregular make that appointment with a dermatologist.C
Color: Moles should be one color. If there is a change in color in the mole, you need to have that mole checked.D
Difference: Check your moles every month to see if there is any change in them. Each mole should be in the same 'style' as the other moles on your body.Source: University of Michigan
What You Need
- Large Mirror
- Hand Mirror
