How A, B, C and D Can Protect Against Skin Cancer

Every month, you should check yourself for skin cancer, especially if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun this summer.

But checking yourself for skin cancer is as easy as A, B, C, and D!

For instance, A is for asymmetry. Each mole should be symmetric. That means that if you draw a line down the middle, the part of the mole on either side should be a mirror image. If not, find a dermatologist and make an appointment for a skin exam.

B is for border. The border of every mole should be well-defined and clear. If it’s fuzzy, blotchy, or irregular, it should be checked out.

Take a look at the rest of the article for the complete guide to self checking your moles.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us: Healthy Boomers   How A, B, C and D Can Protect Against Skin Cancer Every month, you should check yourself for skin cancer, especially if you’re spending a lot of time in the sun this summer. But checking yourself for skin cancer is as easy as A, B, C, and D! For instance, A is for asymmetry. Each mole should be symmetric. That means that if you draw a line down the middle, the part of the mole on either side should be a mirror image. If not, find a dermatologist and make an appointment for a skin exam. B is for border. The border of every mole should be well-defined and clear. If it’s fuzzy, blotchy, or irregular, it should be checked out. Take a look at the rest of the article for the complete guide to self checking your moles. READ NOW   Share YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The 8 Biggest Myths About Skin Cancer Is an Itchy Mole a Symptom of Skin Cancer? Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy