loader image
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
81.8 F
McAllen
- Advertisement -

What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer?

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, a change in an old growth, or any of the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma. Image for illustration purposes
Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, a change in an old growth, or any of the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma. Image for illustration purposes

Mega Doctor News

- Advertisement -

CDC – A change in your skin is the most common sign of skin cancer. This could be a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, or a change in a mole Not all skin cancers look the same.

For melanoma specifically, a simple way to remember the warning signs is to remember the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma—

  1. Asymmetrical: Does the mole or spot have an irregular shape with two parts that look very different?
  2. Border: Is the border irregular or jagged?
  3. Color: Is the color uneven?
  4. Diameter: Is the mole or spot larger than the size of a pea?
  5. Evolving: Has the mole or spot changed during the past few weeks or months?

Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, a change in an old growth, or any of the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma.

- Advertisement -

More Information

Information Source:  CDC

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

Sens. Cruz, Lee Introduce Bill Safeguarding Seniors’ Right to Choose Healthcare

Mega Doctor News WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee...

Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger adults, especially women

Mega Doctor News By Terri Malloy / Mayo Clinic News Network ROCHESTER, Minn....

UT San Antonio Health Science Center Scientists Pinpoint Early Warning Stage Before Prediabetes

Mega Doctor News SAN ANTONIO – A study from The University of Texas...

Paxton and Colgate-Palmolive Lead the Way in Toothpaste Safety

Mega Doctor News AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a historic...
- Advertisement -
×