Suncare Sunday- Moley Melanoma

This week I had a client in who's mole was crusty, discoloured and had changed shape slightly.  As a skincare professional I always keep an eye on my client's skin and moles because often they don't notice the change, and many times they are in areas that client's see or don't look at regularly like their back. 

The Rule of Thumb about moles: 
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Shape- the circular outline becomes an irregular shape 

Texture- the smoothness becomes rough and crusty 

Size- if the mole starts to spread or change shape 

Colour- the darkening of a mole can mean that it is turning cancerous and could become a melanoma. 

If you notice any of these changes GET YOUR MOLE CHECK ASAP! It might not be anything, but it could be the early signs of skin cancer. 

"A great tool to download is the mole map...a handout for prevention against skin cancer." -Geraldine Schefermann (Dermalogica International Regional Education Manager) 

Keep an eye on your moles and those on your loved ones to monitor any changes that occur and pop in to see your local GP to have them checked incase it's the beginning of a malignant melanoma. Early detection or prevention is better than cure, so be aware of moley melanomas!