What To Look For:

-A Mole changing size, shape or color

-Unusual growth on the skin

-A color change on the skin

-A sore that won't heal

A -- Asymmetry

 One half doesn't match the other half.

B -- Border

 The edges are ragged, blotched, or blurred.

C -- Color

 The pigmentation is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown, and black are present. Dashes of red, white, and blue add to the mottled appearance.

D -- Diameter

The width is greater than six millimeters (about the size of a pencil eraser). Any growth of a mole should be of concern.

E -- Elevation/Evolution

A mole that is of different elevations/contours or ANY mole that has changed (evolution) should be checked by a qualified dermatologist as soon as the change is detected