The ABCDEs of melanoma: A for asymmetrical = asymmetrical skin lesion B for border = border of the lesion is irregular C for color = melanomas usually have multiple colors, including brown, black, white, grey, red, or blue D for diameter = pigmented lesions greater than 6 mm are more likely to be melanomas than smaller lesions E for evolution = evolution of a lesion should raise concern for malignancy
Text Source: The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. Chapter 172, Melanoma.
The ABCDEs of melanoma:
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B for border = border of the lesion is irregular
C for color = melanomas usually have multiple colors, including brown, black, white, grey, red, or blue
D for diameter = pigmented lesions greater than 6 mm are more likely to be melanomas than smaller lesions
E for evolution = evolution of a lesion should raise concern for malignancy
Text Source: The Color Atlas of Family Medicine, 2e. Chapter 172, Melanoma.