The ABCD's of MALIGNANT MELANOMA


Any of the Conditions Listed Below, Can Indicate the Presence of Cancer

A B
Asymmerty: If one half of a mole
does not match the other half.
Border Irregularity: If the edges of
a mole are ragged, uneven or blurred.
C D
Color: If a mole has more than one
color or shade.
Diameter: If a mole is larger than
6mm (about the size of a pencil
eraser) or has grown.

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Reference: American Academy of Dermatology: ABDC's of Melanoma Detection: