III. Prevention of Moles:

Atypical MolesUse sunscreen daily on exposed skin areas.

If you have a family member who has had a melanoma and you have atypical moles, you should have a complete skin exam each year.

People with many atypical moles should have a complete skin exam each year. You should also check your own moles once a month. If one mole seems to be changing more than your other moles or is marching out of step with your other moles it should be removed immediately by a plastic surgeon.

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