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1. These are three drawings of individuals checking themselves during a skin self exam. First is a man standing, examining his back in a mirror; second, a woman sitting on stool examining her feet; third, a woman is checking her face in a hand mirror.

Three black-and-white line drawings of individuals checking themselves during a skin self exam. First is a man standing, examining his back in a mirror; second, a woman sitting on stool examining her feet; third, a woman is checking her face in a hand mirror.

2. A skin lesion that forms a crusty lump such as this could be a sign of skin cancer and should be examined by your doctor.

Photo of a skin lesion.  Lesion is a crusty red circular lump with a dark red/purple circle. Lesions such as this could be a sign of skin cancer and should be examined by your doctor.


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