Skin Cancer Self Check

Know what to look for

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New moles, growths, spots or bumps on the skin.

A mole with an odd shape, irregular borders, or areas of different colours

Changing/growing moles, spots, bumps or growths.

Sores that take long to heal or bleed after several weeks as well as rough/scaly pathes that may crust or bleed.

A wart-like growth.

Self Check Steps

Follow these easy steps to complete your check

Step 1

It is best to start the self-assessment when you are warm so after a bath or shower is great! You will need a handheld mirror, a full length mirror and a comb.

Step 2

Inspect your scalp by using a comb or hair dryer to easily part your hair. If you can, ask a friend or family member to help. Then check your nose, lips, mouth and ears — front and back. Don't forget to examine the inside of your mouth by looking at your tongue, lips, and inner cheeks.

Step 3

Focus on the neck, chest and torso. Lift the breasts to check the area underneath.

Step 4

Now check your arms from the top to the bottom and don’t forget to check your underarms. When checking your hands, check the top of your hands, palms, in between your fingers and underneath your fingernails.

Step 5

Use the hand mirror to check your genitals; then check the front, back sides of your legs. Now check your ankles and your feet including the top of your foot, your soles, toes, in between your toes and underneath your toenails.

Step 6

Make sure you are standing up. Using both mirrors, check the back of your neck and ears. Now check your upper back moving to your lower back as well as your buttocks and the top of your legs.

Congratulations!

All done! Lumps, sores, marks or moles may not be cancer, but if you have found anything that you are even slightly worried about, go see your Doctor for medical advice. Tip: Take a picture of anything you find so that you can compare between skin checks.