As you get older, you may begin to notice rough, scaly spots appearing on your hands, arms, or face These spots are called actinic keratoses, but they're commonly known as sunspots or age spots Actinic keratoses usually develop in areas that've been damaged by years of sun exposure Is a melanoma raised or flat? Like superficial spreading melanoma, lentigo maligna usually grows slowly across the top layer of skin, looking like a flat or slightly raised tan, brown, orThis method shows you which signs to look out for when examining suspicious moles, spots or growths on your skin Asymmetrical – Melanomas are distinctly asymmetrical Border – melanomas have uneven borders Colours – melanomas will contain at least two distinct colours Diameter – melanomas are bigger than ¼ inch across
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