Early detection and prevention of skin cancer

Remember to check your #skin constantly, examining your skin totally naked and in an area with good lighting. Look at your whole body including genitals, palms and soles, you can ask for help in some places like back.

You can do a self-scan periodically, there are several methods. Next, we mention the most recommended by #DermaDerm.

With this technique you will be able to know your types of moles and spots on your body, to know if those that have been there for several years have not changed. It will help you detect if any of them are different, if they are changing in size, shape or a new one has appeared.

The "ugly duckling"

With this technique you will be able to know your types of moles and spots on your body, to know if those that have been there for several years have not changed. It will help you detect if any of them are different, if they are changing in size, shape or a new one has appeared.

ABCDE rule

A: Asymmetry. Imagine cutting your mole in half and then wondering, is it the same on both sides?

B: Edges. Look closely at the edges. Are they regular or irregular?

C: Color. It doesn’t matter if it is brown or black, what should catch your attention is that it has more than one color such as reddish, whitish or bluish.

D: Diameter. Check that it is not more than 6mm or is increasing in size (similar to the tip of the pencil)

E: Evolution. In a period of no more than 6 months, be on the lookout for any injuries, without bleeding, itching, or rapid changes in size or shape.

It is important to know the spots or nevus on our #skin, so that when we see a change in any of them, go to a dermatologist for a professional assessment.

Remember that self-examinations are not a substitute for a complete #body review by a dermatologist, depending on your risk factors, he or she will tell you how constant it should be done.