Increased
Risk: Congenital or dysplastic nevi, multiple moles, easy
sunburn, fair skin, blond or red hair, blue eyes, Caucasian, Celtic,
positive family history of atypical moles/melanoma, poor tanning
ability, freckling, previous melanoma
Early Signs ...of transformation of moles/nevi
to malignant melanoma: increaseing diameter > 6mm, asymmetrical
(not round or oval), border irregularity (notches, gaps, poorly
defined margins), color variation, elevation
Follow up: Careful physical exam or
phodocumentation
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