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. 2013 May;63(610):e345–e353. doi: 10.3399/bjgp13X667213
Original 7PCL
(Score of ≥3 suggests referral)
Weighted 7PCL
(Score of ≥3 suggests referral)
All features (equal weighting)
  • Change in size of lesion

  • Irregular pigmentation

  • Irregular border

  • Inflammation

  • Itch or altered sensation

  • Larger than other lesions (diameter >7mm)

  • Oozing/crusting of lesion

Major features (2 points)
  • Change in size of lesion

  • Irregular pigmentation

  • Irregular border


Minor features (1 point)
  • Inflammation

  • Itch or altered sensation

  • Larger than other lesions (diameter >7mm)

  • Oozing/crusting of lesion