Melanoma Symptoms & Signs
If you would like to seek an online consultation/ advice or discuss the diagnosis of melanoma, please do post your question in the question box on the right.
The FAQ section and other links in the top menu bar, should give you all the information you need, regarding the consultation process.
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What is a mole?
I have a raised/ bumpy mole, is that worrying?
What is a congenital mole? Is it common for even older people to get new moles?
What is a melanoma?
So when should one worry about melanoma? What are the early signs & symptoms of melanoma?
A= Asymmetry- if you draw a line through the middle of the mole, the two halves are not approximate mirror images
B= irregular Border- if the mole has Ill-defined or blurred borders
C= varying Colours- if the mole has different colours within
D= Diameter more than 5mm
E= irregular Elevation- if the mole has flat and bumpy components
There is a family history of melanoma
If one has more than 100 moles on the body
One has used sun beds extensively or has been an ardent sun worshipper (especially if you have had a lot of sunburns causing blistering)
A mole appears and keeps growing in size, without showing any sign of stabilising
A mole that is either itchy or bleeding
What does Melanoma look like?- Pictures of Melanoma and moles
Who should I consult regarding advice on melanoma treatment and melanoma diagnosis?
Other Online resources available:
The NHS self-assessment website: excellent tool for a quick self triage of worrying moles
The Dermnet NZ website has more detailed information and an extensive picture library of normal and abnormal moles
You can also consult a dermatologist online, if you have high quality digital images to hand.
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