Who wants to run to the doctor if there is actually no acute problem? This is the case for many people, which is why visits for skin cancer screening are often put off forever.
With the ABCDE rule you can also do an initial check at home to identify problematic skin areas. The letters stand for:
- A = asymmetry
- B = boundary
- C = Color
- D = diameter
- E = grandeur
Admittedly, the “C” was a little cheated with the English term. Nevertheless, the rule helps with early detection. Here you can find out what you need to pay more attention to.