Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery

Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Tustin, Huntington Beach CA

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Los Alamitos 562-598-8593
Huntington Beach 714-842-7796
Tustin 714-838-5680
Mission Viejo 949-581-1588
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Moles/Melanoma

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ABCDE’s = Early Warning Signs of Melanoma

  1. Asymmetry – One-half doesn’t match the other half
  2. Border – The edges are ragged, blurred or irregular
  3. Color – Uneven shades of brown or multiple colors are present
  4. Diameter – The size is larger than 6 mm or the size of a pencil eraser
  5. Evolving – Change in shape, size, color or sensation

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Types of Moles

Research has shown that certain moles have a higher-than-average risk of becoming cancerous.

  • CONGENITAL MOLE: When a person is born with a mole, the mole is called a congenital nevus. About one in 100 people is born with one or more moles. These moles vary in size from small to large/giant. The large/giant congenital mole (greater than 20 centimeters) has been shown to carry a higher risk of developing a melanoma.
  • ATYPICAL MOLE: Also called dysplastic nevi, these moles are generally larger than average (bigger than a pencil eraser) and irregular in shape. They tend to have uneven color with mixtures of tan, brown, red, and pink. Atypical moles often run in families, but anyone may develop these moles. People with atypical moles have a greater chance of developing melanoma.
  • ACQUIRED MOLE: Moles that appear after birth are called acquired moles and generally not cause for concern. People who have more than 50 to100 acquired moles, however, have a greater risk for developing melanoma than those who have fewer moles.

Anyone who has a mole that has a higher-than-average risk for developing melanoma should see a dermatologist regularly, perform skin self-exams, and practice sun protection.

CHECKING MOLES: SKIN SELF-EXAMS

Performing regular skin self-exams helps people recognize the early warning signs of melanoma. Dermatologists recommend that everyone perform regular skin self-exams. When examining your moles, look for the ABCDEs of Melanoma Detection:

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Long Beach

Coastal Dermatology &
Plastic Surgery

Corporate Office :
5199 East Pacific Coast Highway #700
Long Beach, CA 90803
Tel : (562) 449-4628
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Los Alamitos

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
3801 Katella Ave., Ste. #425
Los Alamitos, CA - 90720
Tel : (562) 598-8593
Fax : (562) 594-0877
Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Huntington Beach

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
17822 Beach Blvd. Ste. #427
Huntington Beach, CA - 92647
Tel : (714) 842-7796
Fax : (714) 842-9206

Tustin

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
12721 Newport Ave. Ste. #4 Tustin, CA - 92780
Tel : (714) 838-5680
Fax : (714) 544-1321

Mission Viejo

Coastal Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Address :
27725 Santa Margarita Pkwy. Ste. #110
Mission Viejo, CA - 92691
Tel : (949) 581-1588
Fax : (949) 581-1619
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