A
Asymmetri
Om du drar ett streck genom mitten matchar inte de två halvorna varandra.
✔ Benign Normal:
Symmetrical, round or oval shape
⚠ Warning Sign:
One half is noticeably larger or jagged
B
Bård (Kanter)
Kanterna på ett tidigt melanom är ofta ojämna, flikiga eller suddiga.
✔ Benign Normal:
Smooth, sharp, distinct perimeter
⚠ Warning Sign:
Frayed, ragged, or leaking pigment
C
Colorit (Färg)
Fläckar med flera färgskiftningar (brunt, svart, rött, vitt) bör kontrolleras.
✔ Benign Normal:
Single uniform brown or tan shade
⚠ Warning Sign:
Mottled colors, jet black or reddish patches
D
Diameter över 6 mm
Melanom är ofta större än 6 mm när de upptäcks (som ett radergummi).
✔ Benign Normal:
Small spot (< 6mm across)
⚠ Warning Sign:
Growing beyond 6mm or larger than other moles
E
Evolving & Changing
Any change in size, shape, elevation, color, or symptoms (itching, bleeding, crusting) is the single most critical indicator of malignancy.
✔ Benign Normal:
Static appearance month after month
⚠ Warning Sign:
Visible changes over weeks or months
Clinical Citation
The ABCDE criteria were formulated by the New York University School of Medicine and adopted by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) and Skin Cancer Foundation. Reference: Skin Cancer Foundation Clinical Guidelines.
