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			| Melanoma skin cancer sign: AsymmetryMelanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. The most important warning sign
		of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, or color of a
		mole or other skin growth, such as a birthmark.  Asymmetry is one thing to watch for. This means that one half  doesn't match the other half. Call your doctor if you notice that:One half of a mole doesn't match the other half.
ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
 Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
 Specialist Medical ReviewerAmy McMichael, MD - Dermatology
Current as of:
                May 3, 2017Author:
          Healthwise Staff  Medical Review:
          Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |  |  |  |  |  |