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How can i tell between malignant mole and a non-malignant mole?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Melanoma: The abcde system can help you remember possible symptoms of melanoma: a symmetry: one half of the abnormal area is different from the other half. B orders: the edges of the growth are irregular. C olor: color changes from one area to another, with shades of tan, brown, or black, and sometimes white, red, or blue. A mixture of colors may appear within one sore. D ark: the mole is darker e volving:.
Answered 11/28/2019
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Agree with Dr. F: If the mole doubles in size, becomes irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor.
Answered 11/28/2019
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