{"id":850,"date":"2026-07-14T09:16:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:16:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joaopatrocinio.pt\/how-to-identify-a-suspicious-mole-the-warning-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T16:15:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T16:15:15","slug":"how-to-identify-a-suspicious-mole-the-warning-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joaopatrocinio.pt\/en\/how-to-identify-a-suspicious-mole-the-warning-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"How to identify a suspicious mole? The warning signs you shouldn&#8217;t ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer wp-block-paragraph\" data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"304\">Most of the moles present on the skin are benign and do not pose any health risk. However, some changes may correspond to early forms of skin cancer, making its recognition fundamental. <span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"><\/span><\/p>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"535\">The good news is that, when identified at an early stage, skin cancer has high cure rates. Therefore, knowing the main warning signs and maintaining regular skin surveillance can make all the difference. <\/p>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"535\">Some changes may correspond to early forms of skin cancer, making it essential to recognize them and carry out a <a href=\"https:\/\/joaopatrocinio.pt\/en\/#calculadora\/\"><strong data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"483\">skin cancer screening and evaluation of signs<\/strong> whenever there are doubts.<\/a><\/p>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"540\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dbeem9\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"575\">O que torna um sinal suspeito?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"734\">Not all signs are the same. Some remain stable for many years, while others undergo changes that deserve evaluation by a dermatologist. <\/p>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"777\">You should be especially aware of signs that:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"1026\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1nhrrug\" data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"819\">Aparecem recentemente na idade adulta.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"o46peg\" data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"853\">Mudam de tamanho, forma ou cor.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"bg4vny\" data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"889\">Apresentam contornos irregulares.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"vuz064\" data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"928\">Possuem v\u00e1rias cores na mesma les\u00e3o.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1lhdj1z\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"973\">Sangram, formam crostas ou n\u00e3o cicatrizam.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"8um7jh\" data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1026\">Provocam comich\u00e3o, dor ou desconforto persistente.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1141\">Although these changes do not necessarily mean skin cancer, they warrant expert observation.<\/p>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1pr3zly\" data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1164\">A regra ABCDE<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1319\">One of the simplest ways to evaluate a mole is through the <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1242\">ABCDE<\/strong> rule, used internationally to identify lesions suspicious of melanoma.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1ggowgt\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1339\">A \u2014 Assimetria<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1402\">One half of the signal is different from the other in shape or dimension.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1j06c7r\" data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1418\">B \u2014 Bordos<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1486\">The contours are irregular, poorly defined or have cutouts.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1ay07fz\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1499\">C \u2014 Cor<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1590\">There are several shades in the same lesion, such as brown, black, red, white, or blue.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"okhajc\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1608\">D \u2014 Di\u00e2metro<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1701\">Lesions larger than 6 mm deserve greater attention, although initial melanomas may be smaller.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1kicxy1\" data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1719\">E \u2014 Evolu\u00e7\u00e3o<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1825\">Any recent change in size, shape, color, or symptoms is one of the most important warning signs.<\/p>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17tct6o\" data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1877\">Nem todos os cancros da pele s\u00e3o melanomas<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1976\">Although melanoma is the most well-known form, there are other common types of skin cancer.<\/p>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1t6kqmm\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2003\">Carcinoma basocelular<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2072\">It is the most common type and grows slowly. It can appear as: <\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2235\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"7zn6tk\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2119\">Uma pequena les\u00e3o brilhante ou transl\u00facida.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1ctj68t\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2151\">Uma ferida que n\u00e3o cicatriza.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1xrazt9\" data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2189\">Uma les\u00e3o que sangra repetidamente.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1a04hpa\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2235\">Uma \u00e1rea rosada de crescimento progressivo.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<h4 data-section-id=\"1m5zthb\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2264\">Carcinoma espinocelular<\/h4>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2343\">It often appears in areas that are very exposed to the sun and can manifest itself as:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2471\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1xwn0j5\" data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2379\">Uma placa espessa e descamativa.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"mkwzd7\" data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2403\">Uma les\u00e3o endurecida.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"10zkpnm\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2429\">Uma ferida persistente.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"ovtmjh\" data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2471\">Uma crosta que reaparece repetidamente.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2476\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15i2hc6\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2509\">Quem deve estar mais atento?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2619\">Although anyone can develop skin cancer, some factors significantly increase the risk:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2842\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"15x1xj\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2634\">Pele clara.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"d01008\" data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2669\">Hist\u00f3ria de queimaduras solares.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1s6r8n9\" data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2710\">Exposi\u00e7\u00e3o solar intensa ou prolongada.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"125viss\" data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2736\">Utiliza\u00e7\u00e3o de sol\u00e1rios.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"8c1qya\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2763\">Grande n\u00famero de sinais.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1phqe0o\" data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2807\">Hist\u00f3ria pessoal ou familiar de melanoma.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"6prikb\" data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2842\">Sistema imunit\u00e1rio enfraquecido.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2931\">In these cases, it is particularly important to carry out periodic dermatological surveillance.<\/p>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"2936\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"g6rlre\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2987\">Com que frequ\u00eancia devo observar a minha pele?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"2989\" data-end=\"3149\">It is recommended to observe the skin regularly, ideally once a month, in a well-lit place and using a mirror to view less accessible areas.<\/p>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3178\">Don&#8217;t forget to note:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3272\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"4xqbf9\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3197\">Couro cabeludo.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"67p2kf\" data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3207\">Costas.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1k42abk\" data-start=\"3208\" data-end=\"3226\">Palmas das m\u00e3os.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"k2z3b5\" data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3245\">Plantas dos p\u00e9s.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"k1u017\" data-start=\"3246\" data-end=\"3263\">Entre os dedos.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"9xwv2f\" data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3272\">Unhas.<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3359\">Whenever possible, ask someone else for help in observing hard-to-reach areas.<\/p>&#13;\n<hr data-start=\"3361\" data-end=\"3364\"\/>&#13;\n<h3 data-section-id=\"6nbo5k\" data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3401\">Quando devo marcar uma consulta?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3444\">You should seek dermatological evaluation if:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3755\">&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"15q58dh\" data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3514\">Surgir um novo sinal com caracter\u00edsticas diferentes dos restantes.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"9el48g\" data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3562\">Um sinal sofrer altera\u00e7\u00f5es ao longo do tempo.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"1rk4w8c\" data-start=\"3563\" data-end=\"3611\">Existir uma les\u00e3o que sangra ou n\u00e3o cicatriza.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"hr6pj1\" data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3674\">Tiver antecedentes pessoais ou familiares de cancro da pele.<\/li>&#13;\n<li data-section-id=\"87a9cv\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3755\">Apresentar m\u00faltiplos sinais e nunca tiver realizado um rastreio 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