Health Tip: Spot a Suspicious Mole

(HealthDay News) -- Abnormal moles may indicate skin cancer. To spot a mole that could be malignant, follow these suggestions from the Cancer Research Institute:

• A -- Asymmetry -- Cancerous moles tend to have an irregular shape.
• B -- Border -- Cancerous moles often have abnormal borders that may have ragged edges.
• C -- Color -- Multiple colors or shades of brown and black often appear in cancerous moles, rather than a solid shade.
• D -- Diameter -- Cancerous moles are usually larger than benign moles -- typically about the size of a pencil eraser or larger.

If you spot a mole with any of these characteristics, see your doctor to have it checked out.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: Jan. 15, 2007

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