59 343 First Aid & Safety First Aid true Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:56:56 -0800 /system/videos/3/59/59.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, first, aid, first-aid, safety, check, skin, cancer, dermatology, dermatologist, examine How To Check Yourself For Skin Cancer http://www.howcast.com/videos/59-How-To-Check-Yourself-For-Skin-Cancer http://www.howcast.com/videos/59-How-To-Check-Yourself-For-Skin-Cancer/edit approved 156 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=59"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=59" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 19 elunder http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/FirstAid.How_to_Check_Yourself_for_Skin_Cancer_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 18154 false false false 226 0 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/32.jpg Look for ABCD's Familiarize yourself with the ABCD’s—that is, asymmetry, border, color, and diameter. Moles or birthmarks that are asymmetrical, have a jagged or irregular border, are blotchy or not all one color, or are bigger than about the size of a pencil eraser should be seen by a doctor.

]]> 227 1 54 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/54.jpg Check after bathing Check yourself immediately after bathing so you’re clean—and naked. It is important to check your entire body.

]]> 228 2 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/61.jpg Examine hands Examine your hands, including your palms and fingernails.

]]> 229 3 66 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/66.jpg Use full-length mirror Use the full-length mirror to inspect your arms, elbows, and underarms.

]]> 230 4 72 Tip Take pictures of moles or birthmarks so that you’ll have something to reference if someday you’re unsure whether the mark has changed in appearance.

]]> 231 5 81 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/81.jpg Check face, neck, & head Check your face, neck, and head in the full-length mirror, and use a handheld mirror to see the back side.

]]> 232 6 89 Tip When checking your scalp, it is helpful to have blow-dryer on hand to make parting your hair a bit easier.

]]> 233 7 96 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/96.jpg Check chest & back Check your chest and back and beneath your breasts if you have them.

]]> 234 8 101 Tip Men should pay special attention to the trunk and women to their legs—these are the most common areas for them to develop melanomas, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.

]]> 235 9 112 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/112.jpg Inspect genital region Use the hand mirror to inspect your genital region.

]]> 236 10 119 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/119.jpg Inspect legs & buttocks Turn your back to the full-length mirror and use the handheld mirror to inspect the backs of your legs and buttocks.

]]> 237 11 124 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/124.jpg Inspect legs & feet Sit down to inspect your legs and feet more closely.

]]> 238 12 131 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/59/131.jpg See a doctor If anything seems to fit the ABCD rule, if anything is new or has changed since your last check, if you have a sore that won’t heal, or if you’re uncertain about anything you find, see a doctor.

]]> 239 13 143 Fact Every year in the U.S., over 1.3 million people are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer.

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