When should I worry about a mole on my skin? Real Person, Believable
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This is a peninsula Dermatology audio minute. Hello, I'm Dr Don Shellenberger, board certified dermatologist at Peninsula Dermatology in Newport News. Patients regularly asked me, What are they looking for in their skin that would need evaluation by a board certified dermatologist? Well, the answer is a simple is A, B, C, D and E A stands for asymmetry in a skin lesion, meaning it's not a nice round or oval lesion. B stands for borders. Meaning are the borders irregular or jagged instead of nicely defined C stands for coloration. And while many would see a darkly pigmented mole and be concerned and appropriately wanted, evaluated variation of color within a mall can be much more concerning de stands for diameter. We use the size of a pencil eraser as a guide for when a skin lesion should be examined and e stands for revolving. In other words, is it a new lesion or something a patient has had for a while? And it's changing. And while there are many other things about a skin lesion that could make it also concerning thes five criteria are a great way for you to examine yourself a home and help you decide when you should see a board certified dermatologist for Peninsula Dermatology and Newport News. This is Dr Don Shellenberger. Have a great day. This has been a peninsula dermatology audio minute.