May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, so it's time to think about the skin you're in. The American Academy of Dermatology found melanoma rates in the U.S. doubled from 1988 to 2019. While those numbers may scare you, skin cancer is curable if spotted early. Doctors stress that patients need to be a partner in the process. It's important to pay attention to an evolving or changing mole. One warning sign never to ignore is an "ugly duckling" mole – one that doesn't look like any of the others on your body or is the lone mole on an otherwise spot-free part of your anatomy. The mole that stands out could be the one that can turn out to be problematic, dermatologists say. Tap the link to discover six more skin cancer warning sign you should never ignore. |
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