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Melanoma: Detection
Normal mole
 

Fairly regular in shape and colour.

A: Assymetry
 

One half is unlike the other half.

B: Border irregularity
 

Scalloped or poorly circumscribed border.

C: Colour varied
 

Colour varies from one area to another. Has shades of tan, 
brown or black. Is sometimes white, red or blue.

D: Diameter
 

Diameter is larger than 6mm (width of a pencil eraser).

E: Evolving
 

A mole or skin lesion that looks different from the rest, 
or is changing in size, shape or colour.

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