Project Safety Sun Awareness MD Anderson Cancer Center

ABCDE Rule A for asymmetry – one half of the mole does not match the other half B for border irregularity – ragged edges, notched, blurred C for color – pigmentation is not uniform within each mole – blues, blacks, red, browns D for diameter – greater than 6 mm (pencil eraser) E for elevation (or evolution) – raised surface

There is no safe way to tan Wear sunscreen – SPF 15 or higher Avoid midday sun Cover up Beware of reflected light Be careful at higher altitudes Avoid tanning beds Medicine interaction Avoid sunburns Examine your skin regularly