2007-04-28 06:15:56 · 1 answers · asked by momof3 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It happens all the time. I have had moles since I was a child and have never been a sun worshiper or a tanner. I had two severe sunburns in my life...one at age 7 and one at 21. I had a malignant melanoma in at the age of 32 and many, many basal cells including a rare multi-focal basal cell carcinoma.
A melanoma can occur at anytime so always keep a close watch on any moles (freckles or red areas too) you have. The main signs of a problem are:
the mole is not symetrical (one side should match the other)
changes in color
changes in size
The easy thing to remember is the ABC's:
asymmetry
border
color
diamter
elevation
When in doubt, have the area checked. A melanoma caught early is very easy to treat and treat successfully. Never "sit" on a spot that you aren't sure of or "wait it out". See a doctor.
2007-04-29 18:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋