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Are Your Mole Benign or Malignant?
Reviewed by Dr. Hun Kim Thao
Summary
Know your moles
Moles are benign skin lesions due to the proliferation of melanin pigment cells called a pigmented nevus. Moles can appear anywhere on the surface of the skin and can appear individually or in groups. Usually, moles are brown or black in color because of the melanin pigment.
Most moles appear in early childhood and in the first 25 years of a person’s life. It is normal to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood. In some cases, moles that appear during adulthood, or old moles that change size may be a sign of malignant moles.
So what are the causes of a mole? And is your mole benign or malignant? Let’s find out in this article.
What causes a mole?
The reason that moles occur is still unknown; yet, they can be connected to a number of factors including genetics, sun exposure, immune system, etc. Moles occur when cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread throughout the skin. These cells are called melanocytes, and they make the pigment that gives skin its natural.
How do you know that a mole is benign?
A mole is a small pigment that has clear boundaries with the surrounding areas on the skin surface. Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black, even or not even. As the year’s pass, moles usually change slowly, but sometimes there is an outbreak. Common traits are:
- Moles come in different clinical and histological forms
- Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups.
- Moles can be flat or raised.
- They can vary in color ranging from pink, red, blue, brown to brown or black.
- Moles can be brighter in color with brighter skin tone and darker with darker skin tone.
- Moles normally come in round or oval, but in some cases, there will be irregular shapes, sizes can range from several square mm to several square cm.
- Moles can be mistaken with freckles and other
How do you know if a mole is malignant?
Many people are concerned about moles because they have heard about malignant moles, the most common reason for skin cancer. The following ABCDE guidelines can help you determine if a mole is a melanoma – a form of skin cancer.
- A (Asymmetry): One half of the mole does not match the other.
- B (Border): The border or edges of the mole are ragged, blurred, or irregular.
- C (Color): The color of the mole is not the same throughout or has shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red.
- D (Diameter): The diameter of a mole is larger than 6mm.
- E (Evolution): The mole is changing in size, shape, or color.
If a mole displays any of the signs listed above, have it checked immediately with your Dermatologist as it could be cancerous.
Additionally, UV rays are associated with an increased risk of melanoma. Children who are not properly protected from the sun tend to develop more moles. Pay special attention to areas of the skin that are often exposed to the sun. Please follow this advice:
- Avoid peak sun hours: 10 am – 4 pm
- Apply sunscreen with SPF 30+
- Protect yourself from the sun
| Moles come in many types and each type has diferent treatments. Read further to have a better understanding of benign and cancerous moles removal.
Hope this article provides you with some knowledge to differentiate your moles between mole benign or malignant. Do not hesitate to contact Grace Skincare Clinic for dermatologist and medical staff advice if you have any concerns.
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Source: https://www.verywellhealth.com/moles-vs-melanoma-skin-cancer-identification-gallery-3010833
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