How to Be Healthy: 5 Ways to Check for Skin Cancer

1. Make a “mole map”—a simple drawing or photograph that shows where the moles are on your body. Research shows that people who map the markings on their body are better able to catch new growths.
2. Ask someone to use a hand mirror to check your back for any changes or suspicious-looking spots. Check your neck, shoulders, arms, lower back, and buttocks.
3. Use a blow-dryer to check your scalp
4. Sit down to check your legs and feet. Don’t forget the soles of your feet and heels.
5. Look for the ABCDE’s of skin cancer:
   • Asymmetry The mole is oddly shaped—one
     half is different from the other 
   • Border Ragged or irregular edges
   • Color Varied color: brown, black, blue, white, or red, with a mottled look
   • Diameter Bigger than a pencil eraser or increases in size
   • Evolving Any changes or symptoms like bleeding

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