Remember the ABCDE’s when examining your child’s moles: Get Evaluated!
Asymmetry: Is one side of the mole different than the other?
Border irregularity: Are the edges ragged or irregular?
Color variation: Is the mole getting darker? Is part of it changing color or does it contain several colors?
Diameter: Is the mole bigger than ¼ inch?
Evolution: Is the mole growing in width or height?