I will be posting information on this page that has been removed from other pages as they were updated . Many melanomas are not. Border - Many melanomas have uneven borders with notched edges.
Most common moles have smooth, even borders.
Colors - Two or more shades of color are typical of melanomas Common moles are usually of one common color. Diameter - Harmless moles are usually smaller than 6 mm, about the size of a pencil eraser. Early melanomas tend to be larger. My husband retired , from his job as a Lineman for our local Electric Utility at the end of Dec. 2000. So it's just me going out and earning a living now.