HUDSON DERMATOLOGY
Medical and Cosmetic Skincare Services in New York, NY
HUDSON DERMATOLOGY:BECAUSE YOU DESERVE THE VERY BEST
Every physician at each of Hudson Dermatology’s six locations is board certified and committed to providing quality skincare built on a foundation of advanced technology and techniques. All treatments—medical and cosmetic—are highly personalized and chosen for their safety and results.
SKIN EXAMS ARE AS EASY AS A-B-C
Reducing skin cancer risk starts with prevention: Avoid exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays between the sun’s peak hours of 10 am and 4 pm, wear sunscreen when going outside, never use a tanning bed, and stay hydrated. Next, be sure to perform regular self-checks to spot suspicious lesions. What makes a mole suspicious? Follow the ABCDEs.
EXAMPLE MELANOMA
ASYMMETRY
Moles are typically symmetrical, which means the right side is basically a mirror image of the left. Cancer cells often grow in a way that causes asymmetry, so watch for lesions that are not generally round or are otherwise misshapen.
EXAMPLE HEALTHY MOLE
EXAMPLE MELANOMA
BORDER
A normal mole will have a distinct and well-defined border. Finding a lesion that has scalloped, notched, or “hazy” edges can indicate the presence of cancer cells and should prompt a closer examination by an experienced dermatologist.
EXAMPLE HEALTHY MOLE
EXAMPLE MELANOMA
COLOR
While moles come in many colors, they are almost always uniform—meaning a brown mole is fully brown. Lesions that feature multiple colors are a concern, as are those that are especially dark, black, or an unexpected hue.
EXAMPLE HEALTHY MOLE
EXAMPLE MELANOMA
DIAMETER
The larger a mole is, the more suspicious it is—at least past a certain point. Single out anything bigger in diameter than a pencil eraser for scrutiny in case its size indicates that the lesion in cancerous.
EXAMPLE HEALTHY MOLE
EXAMPLE MELANOMA
EVOLVING
Cancer cells divide rapidly, which means that malignant moles often evolve in a way that other moles don’t. Changes may include size, shape, color, or all of the above. Also, be aware of moles that have evolved to be “ugly ducklings,” meaning they stand out from the rest.
EXAMPLE HEALTHY MOLE
SKIN EXAMS ARE AS EASY AS A-B-C
Reducing skin cancer risk starts with prevention: Avoid exposing your skin to ultraviolet rays between the sun’s peak hours of 10 am and 4 pm, wear sunscreen when going outside, never use a tanning bed, and stay hydrated. Next, be sure to perform regular self-checks to spot suspicious lesions. What makes a mole suspicious? Follow the ABCDEs.
ASYMMETRY
Moles are typically symmetrical, which means the right side is basically a mirror image of the left. Cancer cells often grow in a way that causes asymmetry, so watch for lesions that are not generally round or are otherwise misshapen.
BORDER
A normal mole will have a distinct and well-defined border. Finding a lesion that has scalloped, notched, or “hazy” edges can indicate the presence of cancer cells and should prompt a closer examination by an experienced dermatologist.
COLOR
While moles come in many colors, they are almost always uniform—meaning a brown mole is fully brown. Lesions that feature multiple colors are a concern, as are those that are especially dark, black, or an unexpected hue.
DIAMETER
The larger a mole is, the more suspicious it is—at least past a certain point. Single out anything bigger in diameter than a pencil eraser for scrutiny in case its size indicates that the lesion is cancerous.
EVOLVING
Cancer cells divide rapidly, which means that malignant moles often evolve in a way that other moles don’t. Changes may include size, shape, color, or all of the above. Also, be aware of moles that have evolved to be “ugly ducklings,” meaning they stand out from the rest.
