Stop It ; Stop It

Melanoma:

 Basal cell skin cancer; squamous cell carcinoma… young, old, dark-skinned or pale, anyone can get these forms of skin cancer. That’s why you should do an annual spot check. Enlist a partner to explore every nook and cranny of your skin. Take a good look at your back, butt, between your toes, the soles of your feet, the back of your arms, legs, neck and scalp. Plus the face, throat, torso and front of your arms and legs. You’re looking for:

Asymmetry :

Each half of a spot looks very different.

Borders:

They’re irregular or not clearly defined.

Colors:

Vary within the spot. It may be partially tan, brown or black, or have areas of white, red or even blue;

Diameters:

Spots larger than the end of a pencil eraser. If you have any question about a spot, see dermatologist.

Thanks,

The Hindu- Well Being,

03/02/2013