Edit How often should people check their moles?

<div><strong>How often should people check their moles?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>I think it is a good idea for everyone to check their moles and skin. For those who are high risk for example; have fair skin, have had multiple episodes of sunburn or sunbed use, have a strong family history of skin cancer or have had skin cancer previously then moles should be checked at least once a year. People should also look out for any scaly <a title="red marks" href="/conditions/pigmentation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">red marks</a> or bumps that don't heal.</em></div> <div><strong> </strong></div> <div><strong>What should people look out for when checking moles?</strong></div> <div> </div> <div><em>People should check their moles against the ABCDE criteria (asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, evolution). To monitor any changes yourself you can take photos to keep track however if you are unsure about a mole or have many then it is best to see a dermatologist for a full mole mapping service such as the ones available at </em><a title="sk:n Clinics" href="https://www.sknclinics.co.uk/clinics/the-north-and-scotland/altrincham?utm_source=consultingroom.com&utm_medium=referral_web&utm_campaign=consultingroom_web_referral" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>sk:n Clinics</em></a><em> to be safe.</em></div>

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