Epistemis

Suspicious skin lesion

Specialty: Skin.

  • moon that changes
  • growing stain
  • rare mole
  • changeable nevus

Why it occurs

  • Dysplastic nevus
  • Melanoma
  • Basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma
  • Keratosis
  • Benign lesion

Initial workup

Dermatoscopy and ABCDE rule; biopsy or referral if suspicious for malignancy.

red flags

ABCDE rule (Asymmetry, Borders, Color, Diameter >6 mm, Evolution) or lesion that bleeds/does not heal → rule out melanoma.

Standard management

  • Referral to dermatology — assessment and, if appropriate, biopsy

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousIntertrigo
Area
Skin
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
1
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