How to Spot Skin Cancer

Examine your skin for suspicious spots

A small, smooth, A firm red lump A flat, red spot shiny, pale or that may bleed or that is rough, waxy lump develop a crust dry or scaly Anyone can get skin cancer, no matter their skin color.

Examine your moles using the ABCs A B C D E Asymmetry Border Color Diameter Evolution

The two The border The mole is The width is The mole sides look is crooked, multi-colored. more than has changed different jagged or 6 millimeters, in size, shape from each irregular. the size of or feeling. other. a pencil eraser.

Suspicious spots or unusual moles could be a sign of skin cancer. Keep track of new and changing Most skin cancers fall into one of these spots three categories:

Basal cell is a slow-growing cancer Look for new spots or that seldom spreads. 1 spots that change. Squamous cell Watch for sores that don’t is more likely than basal cell 2 heal or heal then return. to spread, but much less common. Be aware of spots or sores 3 that change in sensation, or are Melanoma itchy, tender or painful. makes up only 2 percent of skin cancers, but causes Check everywhere the most skin cancer deaths. 4 because skin cancer can develop in places that do not get sun exposure. This includes the soles of your feet, buttocks Suspicious and genital area. spot? Get help to inspect hard- Our cancer prevention 5 to-see areas such as the scalp. specialists are experts in cancer risk reduction and early detection. Pay attention to rough 6 or raised areas when you Appointments available shampoo or apply lotion. 713-745-8040