Moles

Question 1

A stands for

Answer 1

Asymmetry

Question 2

B stands for

Answer 2

Border - benign moles have a regular border. Malignant can have an irregular border

Question 3

C stands for

Answer 3

Colour - benign moles have one colour and are usually light brown. Malignant moles can have very dark or black or multiple colours

Question 4

D stands for

Answer 4

Diameter - most melanoma moles are 6mm in size (the size of a pencil eraser) benign can be bigger and smaller

Question 5

How often should patients get mole examinations

Answer 5

On a yearly basis

Question 6

What are moles medical name

Answer 6

Nevi/Nevis

Question 7

What do you call a mole that changes?

Answer 7

Atypical which could eventually lead to melanoma

Question 8

When a mole is Atypical it is known as:

Answer 8

Dysplastic Nevus