“Melanoma is deadly,” she said in a confessional. “This is way more serious than I anticipated it to be.”
A sore that doesn’t healRed patches on your skin that could be itchy“Non-melanoma skin cancers are generally slow to develop or spread, while melanoma can be much more aggressive and therefore poses a greater threat,” Dr Friedmann says. “It is always a good idea to keep an eye on any moles on the skin, as the signs of malignant melanoma will usually manifest themselves as changes in the appearance of moles.
“Most moles are completely harmless, but it’s important to check your skin regularly so that you can spot any changes in size, shape, or colour early. Moles are typically brown in colour, although they can also be much darker, or may even be skin coloured. You are also looking for itching, bleeding or crusting of moles which are signs you need to book an appointment to get your moles checked by a consultant dermatologist.
When checking for moles, Dr Friedmann recommends using the ABCDE method and to get your moles checked if it applies:C: Colour– the mole grows larger than a pencil eraser“If you think your skin has been damaged by the sun and presents some changes that you find worrying, make sure you seek professional advice,” he adds. “It’s important to remember, if treated early enough, malignant melanoma is curable. So, if in doubt, get yourself checked.
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