18/02/2026
Key Indicators of Melanoma (ABCDE Rule)
1️⃣ Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other.
2️⃣ Border: Irregular, notched, scalloped, or poorly defined edges.
3️⃣ Colour: Multiple shades, including brown, black, red, white, or blue.
4️⃣ Diameter: The spot is typically larger than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser), though they can be smaller.
5️⃣ Evolution: The mole is changing, growing, or evolving in size, shape, or color.
⚠️ Other Warning Signs
New Spot: A new, unusual spot or a “mole that looks different from all your other moles”.
Sensation Changes: Itching, tenderness, or pain.
Texture Changes: The spot becomes scaly, hard, or lumpy.
Bleeding: A mole that oozes or crusts.
Non-healing: A sore that does not heal within a few weeks.
If in doubt, get it checked out. Be safe with SkinSafe.
