NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
B in the ABCDE rule stands for
A
Border Irregularity
B
Borderline Personality
C
Breadth of 6mm
D
Beige Spot
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ABCDE rule for skin cancer is a handy acronym that can help you identify potential skin cancers. The letters stand for “Asymmetrical, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving.” A new or changing spot or mole on your skin may be a sign of cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -B-borders Blurred, jagged, or irregular borders are a sign that the mole could be cancerous. If the edges of your mole are uneven, it is good to have it checked out by a doctor. The image on the left shows a mole with defined borders while the mole image on the right has irregular and uneven borders.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spot has varying colors from one area to the next, such as shades of tan, brown or black, or areas of white, red, or blue. D is for Diameter. While melanomas are usually greater than 6 millimeters, or about the size of a pencil eraser, when diagnosed, they can be smaller. E is for Evolving.

Detailed explanation-4: -The approach to all deteriorating or critically ill patients is the same. The underlying principles are: Use the Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE) approach to assess and treat the patient.

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