The most common sign of melanoma is the appearance of a new mole or a change to an existing mole.
He said: “For melanoma, any pigmented mole that changes colour, size, outline or moles that bleed, become raised or crusty should be checked, especially if there are pre-existing multiple moles, a family history of skin cancer, sunburn history and sun bed use.
“Also outdoor sports such as sailing, surfing, windsurfing, golf and tennis are risk factors too.”
Dr Banwell said there are five ways to spot a melanoma, using “ABCDE” for reference:
- Asymmetrical – Does the mole or spot have an irregular shape with two parts that look very different?
- Border – Is the border irregular or jagged?
- Colour – Is the colour uneven?
- Diameter – Is the mole or spot larger than the size of a pea?
- Evolving – Has the mole or spot changed during the last few weeks or months?
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