melanoma skin cancer sign: border that is irregular
melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. the most important warning sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, or colour of a mole or other skin growth, such as a birthmark.
- border irregularity is one thing to watch for. call your doctor if any skin growth has developed ragged, notched, or blurred edges.
current as of: october 25, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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