Remember ABCDE rule when watching moles

ASK THE DOCTORS

Dear Doctor: Why is melanoma so dangerous? I had a squamous cell growth removed, and it was no big deal. However, a mole that had to be biopsied for melanoma (it turned out to be benign) has my doctor worried.

Dear Reader: We’re glad to hear your biopsy results came back negative for melanoma, and

we can understand your doctor’s concern. Melanoma isn’t the most common skin cancer, bu…