I read an article on Salon 52's blog that wanted me to share some of the key points from there. Considering it's summer and all, I figured checking for any cancerous moles is tres important! One of the hardest parts to spot any suspicious moles are on the top of your head. That's where your regular hairstylist comes in, as they see the top of your head most regularly.
Follow your ABC’s.
Suspicious moles have one or more of what are known as the ABCDE criteria, says Dr. Rao. Here’s what they are:
A = Asymmetry. Is one side radically different from the other in terms of shape and colour?
B = Border Irregularity. Are the edges of the mole irregular or not clearly defined?
C = Colour Change. One or two shades of brown in a mole are normal, but if there are more than 2, or if it’s turning black, there might be something wrong.
D = Diameter. Is it bigger than 6 mm? It’s especially bad if you see that a mole that used to be small is suddenly much bigger.
E = Evolving. Moles that quickly change in any of the ways mentioned above should be looked at by a doctor.
Vertical growth is OK.
“Many people think that elevated or raised moles are dangerous,” says Dr. Rao. “That is not true; just as we grow, moles may also grow. Vertical growth is part of the normal growth process.” It’s horizontal, rather than vertical, growth that needs to be watched out for.
Prevention is key. So apply sunscreen with SPF on areas of the scalp that are exposed or wear a hat when you're out in the sun.
To read the full Salon 52 article where many key facts listed above were from, please click this link.
Happy Summer!
Your Beauty Blogger,
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