| In the first part of this article about Melanoma, | | | | crusting of the mole surface, redness, swelling, |
| we learned about what is Melanoma and what are | | | | etc. in the surrounding skin or sensations, such as |
| the causes. In this part we will find out about | | | | itching, tingling, or burning and friability of the mole |
| symptoms of Melanoma. | | | | are symptoms of melanoma. As melanoma |
| Signs & Symptoms of Melanoma | | | | grows, the symptoms such as bleeding from a |
| Look for changes in the moles. The ABCD | | | | mole or pain may appear. |
| system of the American Cancer Society is very | | | | A melanoma which has begun to spread may |
| easy to understand. | | | | include- swollen lymph nodes, colourless lump or |
| A-Asymmetry. One half doesn't match the other | | | | thickening under the skin, unexplained weight loss |
| half. | | | | and melanosis(graying skin).These symptoms are |
| B-Border irregularity, with ragged, notched, or | | | | not conclusive and are manifested in many other |
| blurred edges. | | | | conditions. |
| C- Color. The pigmentation is not uniform. Shades | | | | Graying of the skin (melanosis). Many other |
| of tan, brown, and black are present. Changes in | | | | conditions have symptoms similar to melanoma. |
| colour distribution, especially the spread of colour | | | | This article is only for informative purposes. This |
| from the edge of a mole into the surrounding | | | | article is not intended to be a medical advise and |
| skin, also are an early sign of melanoma. | | | | it is not a substitute for professional medical |
| D-Diameter. The mole or skin growth is larger | | | | advice. Please consult your doctor for your |
| than 6 mm (0.2 in.). | | | | medical concerns. Please follow any tip given in |
| Any other change in the appearance of an | | | | this article only after consulting your doctor. The |
| existing mole should be looked into for a possibility | | | | author is not liable for any outcome or damage |
| of Melanoma. Thickening or raising of a previously | | | | resulting from information obtained from this |
| flat mole, scaling, erosion, oozing, bleeding, or | | | | article. |