By knowing the five signs of skin cancer and what skin cancer looks like on an affected person, you would be able to determine whether or not you should check with a doctor. However, always err on the side of caution and see a doctor if you notice something unusual on your skin as it could be an early warning sign of skin cancer. The signs of cancer can be divided into the letters of the alphabet.
A stands for asymmetry, which means the shape of the growth on your skin. Cancer will generally have an irregular shape that is not asymmetrical. You should watch out for the sudden appearance of these types of growths. As you examine your skin on a regular basis you should be aware of any growth that either increases in size or suddenly appears.
For the letter B, we should think about the border of the growth. Skin cancer does not have an easily distinguishable border. Watch out for this in any growth that has appeared on your skin.
“C” stands for color, in that you should monitor the color of any new growths on your skin. This can be one of the five signs of skin cancer, watch our for and beware of red, brown, black, blue, or translucent growths.
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