Mature Life Features

. . . ever becomes illegal,

only outlaws will have in laws.

(Think about it.)

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Check Moles for

Alphabetical Clues

It’s not always practical to head to the doctor’s office every time a new spot shows up on your skin. If you have concerns, have your physician take a look, but there are certain indicators, dubbed the ABCDE’s of skin cancer, that signal the need for closer scrutiny from an expert.

Stand in front of a full-length mirror and take note of moles that you’ve always had. Then check all blemishes for:

— Asymmetry, moles that don’t look the same on each side;

— Borders on moles that are irregular, jagged or blurry;

— Colors that are inconsistent, including areas that are darker; multiple colors, such as blue, purple, red, or gray, or colors that change;

— Diameter of moles larger than a quarter inch or the head of a pencil eraser, and

— Evolving lesions, namely, lesions that are not stable and are changing, even if they are small.

Any of those indicators individually and, certainly, together warrant a trip to the doctor.

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