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Slide show: Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer

By Mayo Clinic staff

 

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Melanoma pictures for self-examination

Melanoma pictures for self-examination

Melanoma — a serious form of skin cancer — is often curable if you find it early. These melanoma pictures can help you determine what to look for.

Follow this A-B-C-D-E guide, adapted from the American Academy of Dermatology's self-examination guide, to determine if an unusual mole or suspicious spot on your skin may be melanoma.

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References
  1. Malignant melanoma. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/sun_malignant.html. Accessed Aug. 28, 2008.
  2. Abbasi NR, et al. Early diagnosis of cutaneous melanoma: Revisiting the ABCD criteria. Journal of the American Medical Association. 2004;292(22):2771-2776.

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