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May is Melanoma Awareness Month | To help you notice 'Is that mole okay?'

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Golden Week starts tomorrow. It is said that UV levels during this time are comparable to midsummer, so many of you may be concerned about the condition of your skin.
May, which is just around the corner, is also Melanoma Awareness Month.
Melanoma, a type of skin cancer, is difficult to distinguish from a 'mole' and is hard to notice, yet it is characterized by rapid progression.
That is why it is important to have a 'perspective that does not overlook it'.
During this time when you are concerned about your skin, please check your own body through these two Medicil videos.

Are there any moles you've noticed recently? - A talk about mole cancer -


👉 https://bit.ly/4d8O2jg
This video introduces the fact that what looks like a normal mole at first glance may hide warning signs.
For example:
・The shape is irregular and asymmetrical
・The edges are blurred
・The color is not uniform and has varying shades
These features are easy to overlook if you are not usually conscious of them.
It specifically shows 'what points you should be careful about,' so please check your own body as well.

Skin checks for mole cancer: 'Let's remember with the ABCDE check'


👉 https://bit.ly/4tHBwxa
The second video introduces the 'ABCDE check,' which is known as a self-check method for melanoma.

  • A: Asymmetry

  • B: Border irregularity

  • C: Color variation

  • D: Diameter

  • E: Evolution

In the video, these criteria are explained in an easy-to-understand way and set to a familiar melody so that they are easy to remember in daily life.

'Noticing' is the first step to protecting your future


Melanoma is a cancer for which there are treatment options if discovered early.
On the other hand, there are many cases where it is overlooked.
When you are busy every day, it is difficult to notice changes in your own body.
Take this awareness month as an opportunity to pay attention to 'moles that appeared recently' or 'moles that you feel have changed slightly'.
And if you have even the slightest concern, it is important to consult a specialist rather than making a self-judgment.