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Old 09-22-2011, 06:56 PM
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Basal Cell Carcinoma, most of the time is more a nuisance but untreated can morph into worse. Had one removed below the eye years ago--no problem. DH had one between his eyebrows and on ears. Eye lid? That seems like a sensitive area.

Watch out for the melanoma :

ABCDs:

Asymmetry: One half of the mole is different from the other half.

Border irregularity: The spot has borders which are not smooth and regular but uneven or notched.

Color: The spot has several colors in an irregular pattern or is a very different color than the rest of your moles.

Diameter: The spot is larger than the size of a pencil eraser.

But if you suspect anything, see a doctor.

(Almost lost DM to melanoma.)
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