The ABC's of Skincare

By Cara Lucus

The American Academy of Dermatology has created an easy-to-remember way for you to determine if a strange spot on your skin could be cancerous or not:

A is for asymmetrical shape: Be aware of moles with irregular shapes.

Bis for irregular border: Look out for moles with irregular edges or cauliflower-like borders.

Cis for changes in color: Watch out for moles with more than one color or uneven shading.

Dis for diameter: Look for pencil-eraser
Sized moles (about ¼ inch) that are growing in width.

Eis for evolving: Keep an eye out for spots that experience changes over time like size, color, shape, or if they itch or bleed.

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