{"id":8418,"date":"2010-03-24T08:54:37","date_gmt":"2010-03-24T08:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/autoesame-della-cute\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:39:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T10:39:10","slug":"autoesame-della-cute","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/autoesame-della-cute\/","title":{"rendered":"Skin self-examination"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"im26-diagnosis-guide\">\n<nav class=\"im26-dg-toc\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><strong>On this page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-1\">Get ready<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-2\">Check in a consistent order<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-3\">What to report<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guide-section-4\">Keep a record without delaying advice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<section id=\"guide-section-1\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Get ready<\/h2>\n<p>Use good lighting, a full-length mirror and a hand mirror. Ask for help with areas you cannot see if needed. Discuss a suitable checking routine with your doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-2\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Check in a consistent order<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Look at the front, back and sides of your body, including with your arms raised.<\/li>\n<li>Check your underarms, arms, palms, fingers and nails.<\/li>\n<li>Examine your legs, feet, soles and between your toes.<\/li>\n<li>Use a hand mirror for your back, buttocks and the back of your neck.<\/li>\n<li>Part your hair to examine your scalp.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-3\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>What to report<\/h2>\n<p>Look for concerning new spots, changes in existing lesions and moles unlike the others. ABCDE is a useful reminder, but a melanoma can be small and need not show every feature. Report itching, bleeding or a sore that does not heal.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"guide-section-4\" class=\"im26-dg-section\">\n<h2>Keep a record without delaying advice<\/h2>\n<p>You can note the location and date of a change and take photographs to your doctor. A home photograph is not a diagnosis. If something concerns you, contact your doctor rather than waiting for a scheduled check.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<aside class=\"im26-dg-related\">\n<h2>Continue reading<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/abcde-rule\/\">ABCDE rule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/\">Melanoma diagnosis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilmelanoma.com\/en\/melanoma\/melanoma-diagnosis\/dermoscopy\/\">Dermatoscopy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<section class=\"im26-dg-sources\">\n<h2>Sources and update<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aad.org\/public\/diseases\/skin-cancer\/check-skin\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Dermatology \u2014 Skin self-exam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airc.it\/cancro\/informazioni-tumori\/guida-ai-tumori\/melanoma-cutaneo\" rel=\"noopener\">AIRC \u2014 Melanoma cutaneo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Editorial update: 16 October 2026. This information provides guidance and does not replace a medical assessment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Knowing your skin\u2019s usual appearance helps you notice changes. 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