UQWellness eMag Nov 25 - Flipbook - Page 39
KNOW THE SKIN YOU’RE IN
The 昀椀rst sign of a melanoma is often a new or changing spot or mole
Follow our ABCDE guide of changes to look for
A
B
C
D
E
ASYMMETRY
BORDER
IRREGULARITY
COLOUR
VARIEGATION
DIAMETER
EVOLVING
Notice any changes? Seek medical advice. Early detection can be life-saving.
HOW TO CHECK YOUR SKIN
STEP 1.
STEP 2.
STEP 3.
STEP 4.
Stand in front of a
full length mirror.
Start at the top and work
your way down your body.
Begin by using a brush or
hairdryer to part your hair
into sections so that you can
check your scalp.
Move to your face and neck,
not forgetting your ears,
nostrils and lips.
STEP 5.
STEP 6.
STEP 7.
STEP 8.
Be sure to check both the top
and underneath of your arms.
Don’t forget your 昀椀ngernails.
As you move down your body
don’t forget to check places
where the sun doesn’t shine!
Ask a partner or family member
to check your scalp and back.
The best way to monitor changes on
your skin is by taking photographs
every few months and comparing them
to identify any changes.
Melanoma can be found in places
that do not have exposed skin.
melanoma.org.au
React quickly and seek medical advice
if you see something growing and/or
changing.
