Cancerous Moles: Asymmetry

Asymmetry: One half is unlike the other half.

The mole on the top is basically an oval that is equal on all sides.

Cancerous Moles: Border

Border: Irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined.

examples of melanoma (cancerous moles) on skin

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The mole on the top has a clearly defined edge, which is a good sign it’s benign.

The one on the bottom is irregularly shaped and blotchy.

The color fades into the skin in some spots indicating you may have cancerous moles.

asymmetrical cancerous mole example

The small mole on the top is nothing to worry about.

It could be a sign of cancerous moles.

The image on the top has many moles that are similar in size and color.

cancerous mole example with poorly defined border on skin

A derm will be able to test, diagnose, and then remove a potentially dangerous mole.

example of a possibly cancerous mole with different colors

example of possibly cancerous mole with a wide diameter

evolving potentially cancerous moles