Moles and Melanoma - Dermatology Information

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From: Edward Creagan, MD

Category: Dermatology

Added: Oct 11, 2008

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Moles are the precursors to melanoma, so it is very important to know what to look for on your skin. Dr. Edward Creagan, from the Mayo Clinic, discusses the ABCD of moles. A stands for asymetry , B stands for the borders of the mole, C stands for color, and D stands for diameter. He tell s you what to look for with regards to these and your moles. He also discusses Malignant Melanoma in the video and tells you about the diagnosis and treatment of malignant melanoma.

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healthnut (Oct 12, 2008)

Malignant melanoma is one of the most frightening things. I notice that I am getting skin irregularities and went to my dermatologist. He did take a biopsy of a very small one and it was negative. He felt assured that it was negative but was very cautious. I like your approach. Pathologists really pay an important role in diagnosis of this deadly disease.

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