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The ABCD's of Melanoma

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Updated May 21, 2007

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Color - Melanoma
The ABCD's of Melanoma

The color of melanoma is not consistent throughout the lesion and can be shades of tan, brown, black, red, white, or blue. In this picture, you can see that the color is definitely not consistent throughout. The right side of the lesion is dark black and the left side is tannish-red.

Other abnormal features seen in this picture include:

  • Asymmetry - If you cut this lesion in half, the halves would not match in thickness, color, or shape.
  • Border - This is also a good example of indistinct borders -- especially on the top of the lesion. It also has scalloped edges and notching on the bottom left.
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