A friend’s melanoma diagnosis reminded me of the importance of regularly examining your moles – and always wearing sunscreenLast year, a close friend of mine found that a mole on her lower leg had become darker than the others. A dermatologist said it looked fine. Over time, the same mole began to itch on a daily basis. Then it bled a little, as though nicked by shaving. She sent photos to her GP and was called in for a biopsy and, soon after, surgery on what turned out to be a malignant melanoma.Her mole awareness and perseverance means she is going to be fine. I say all this because – assuming the weather hasn’t changed dramatically by the time you read this – you probably have more skin exposed than usual. I strongly urge you to pay attention to it. Continue reading...