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ABCDs of melanoma skin cancer

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Source: NCI Visuals Online. Skin Cancer Foundation. http://visualsonline.cancer.gov/about.cfmThe ABCDs of melanoma skin cancer are:Asymmetry. One half doesn't match the appearance of the other half.Border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.Color. The color (pigmentation) is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown, and black are present. Dashes of red, white, and blue add to a ...

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