Skin cancer preventing is curing

SKIN CANCER:
WHY NOT ASSESS YOUR RISK?

Several factors can determine your risk of developing skin cancer:

1You have skin type I or II, your skin tans very little or not at all or you often get sunburnt.
2You have freckles or moles that differ in appearance (size, shape, colour).
3You got severe sunburns when you were a child or were frequently exposed to strong sunlight during your childhood or adolescence.
4There is a history of skin cancer in your family.
5You have a lot of moles, including some that are large, irregularly shaped or uneven in colour.

ABCDE Method

by Professor Giuseppe Argenziano, MD, President of the International Dermoscopy Society

Early detection and
self-examination

by Professor Giuseppe Argenziano, MD, President of the International Dermoscopy Society

THIS is the ABCDE
dermatological method.

Use it to check your beauty spots and those of your loved ones.

It's good to have a close look, it's even better with the right tool!

In general, a person has around twenty moles distributed across their body and face, but the more they have, the greater their chances of developing skin cancer. According to the latest research, 65% of melanomas appear outside of a pre-existing mole.
It is therefore essential to be aware of and monitor the appearance of new moles and any changes that may occur.

To monitor any changes in your moles, use the ABCDE method that has been developed, approved and used by dermatologists the world over. Each letter corresponds to an aspect of moles that you should pay attention to:

DETECTED ON TIME, 90% OF SKIN CANCERS ARE CURABLE IF DETECTED IN TIME*

Now it's up to you to become a kinchecker!

But nothing replaces a diagnosis by a dermatologist. Don't hesitate to book your appointment!

*Source: www.euromelanoma.org/intl/node/25 epidemiological fact sheet.

as ASYMMETRY
as BORDERS
as COLOR
as DIAMETER
as EVOLUTION

the ABCDE method
Download the PDF file

NOTHING REPLACES
DIAGNOSIS BY A DERMATOLOGIST

If you are a person at risk, if you have noticed a new, suspicious lesion on your skin or a mole that has dramatically changed in appearance over the last few weeks, if you have never shown all of your skin to a doctor for a preventive skin check or if you have never seen a dermatologist, we strongly recommend that you visit a dermatologist for a comprehensive and preventive skin check.

Don't forget that the earlier skin cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chances are that it can be treated. And between dermatologists' visits, feel free to check out myskincheck.org to keep an eye on your moles!

Step-by-Step

Self-Examination

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Examine your face, especially the nose, lips, mouth, and ears – front and back. Use mirrors to get a clear view.

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Inspect your scalp, using a blow dryer and mirror to expose each section to view. Get a friend or family member, even a child, to help, if it is possible.

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Check your hands: palms and backs, between the fingers and under the fingernails.

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Standing in front of the full-length mirror, begin at the elbows and scan all sides of your upper arms. Examine both front and back of your forearms.

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Look to the neck and chest. Women should lift the breasts to see beneath.

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With your back to a full-length mirror, use the hand mirror to inspect the back of your neck, shoulders, upper back, and any part of the back of your upper arms.
Still using mirrors don't forget your lower back, buttocks, and backs of both legs.

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Sit down; prop each leg in turn on the other chair. Use the hand mirror to examine the genitals. Check front and sides of both legs, thigh to shin, ankles, tops of feet, between toes and under toenails. Examine soles of feet and heels.