A patient reports the mole on the scalp has started itching and it bleeds when scratching it. What other finding is a danger sign for pigmented skin lesions?

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Uneven, variegated color is an early sign of malignant melanoma. Symmetry is an expected finding for moles. Asymmetric lesions are an early sign of malignant melanoma. A rounded border is an expected finding. A border that is poorly defined or irregular is an early sign of malignant melanoma. A size of less than 6 mm wide is an expected finding. A lesion greater than 6 mm is an early sign of malignant melanoma.

A Patient Reports the Mole on the Scalp Has Started