Asymmetry-Half of the skin lesion is unlike the other half
Border-Irregular shaped, poorly defined, or scalloped
Color-Variable color based on the area of the skin lesion (tan, brown, black discoloration)
Diameter-Most melanomas are usually > 6mm
Evolving-The area in question appears to be changing in size, shape, color
Melanoma Warning Signs and Images. (2020, October 05). Retrieved December 01, 2020, from https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanoma/melanoma-warning-signs-and-images/
What to look for: ABCDEs of melanoma. (n.d.). Retrieved December 01, 2020, from https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find/at-risk/abcdes