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I wear sunscreen outdoors, but i have a raised mole. do i have skin cancer? is spf 50 sunscreen going to protect me more than spf 15?
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ABCDEs of Melanoma: I recommend going to see a dermatologist since I am not there to actually see it. The abcdes of melanoma are:a=asymmetry(one half unlike the other half), b=border (irregular, scalloped, poorly defined border), c=color (varied from one are to another), d=diameter (while melanomas are usually greater than 6mm they can be smaller when diagnosed), e=evolving(change in size, shape, color).See a dermatologist.
Answered 3/23/2014
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Biopsy: The diagnosis can be confirmed by biopsy of the lesion.
Answered 9/26/2013
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