Melanoma skin cancer sign: AsymmetryMelanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. The most important warning sign
of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, or color of a
mole or other skin growth, such as a birthmark. - Asymmetry is one thing to watch for. This means that one half doesn't match the other half. Call your doctor if you notice that:
- One half of a mole doesn't match the other half.
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAmy McMichael, MD - Dermatology Current as of:
May 3, 2017 Author:
Healthwise Staff Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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