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Skin Lesion Guides

Read short guides on what to check first, how to photograph a lesion clearly, and when a clinical review matters more than an online result.

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Skin Check

Guide 01

6 min read

Mole or skin cancer? What to check first before you panic

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A photo cannot diagnose a lesion, but there are a few changes that are worth noticing first when a mole suddenly feels concerning.

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Skin Check

Guide 02

5 min read

When does a mole need a dermatology visit?

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Not every mole is urgent, but recent change is often the first reason people decide to book a medical visit. Here is a simple way to think about that decision.

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Photo Guide

Guide 03

5 min read

How to photograph a skin lesion more clearly

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Classification quality depends heavily on the photo. A better image does not guarantee a diagnosis, but it can make the result easier to interpret.

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Lesion Guide

Guide 04

6 min read

What basal cell carcinoma can look like in photos

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Basal cell carcinoma does not always look the same, but a few repeated visual patterns show up often enough to be worth recognizing.

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Lesion Guide

Guide 05

6 min read

Melanoma warning signs you should not ignore

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Melanoma does not have one fixed appearance, but color change, border change, and rapid evolution are especially important warning signs.

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