Moles Symptoms

Signs and symptoms
... Moles come in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes. They can be flesh-colored, brown, blue or black spots that vary in shape from oval to round. They can be as small as a pinhead or large enough...

Causes
... Moles have no known purpose, and scientists don''t know why they develop. Most moles are harmless and don''t require special care. If a mole is irritated or unattractive, however, you may want to hav...

Moles Prevention

Prevention
... The best way to catch potential problems at an early stage is to become familiar with the location and the pattern of your moles. Examine your skin carefully on a regular basis — monthly if you ...

Moles Treatment

Treatment
... If your doctor takes a tissue sample of the mole and finds it to be cancerous, the entire mole and a margin of normal tissue around it needs to be removed. Usually a mole that has been removed won''t ...

Self-care
... In addition to periodically checking your moles to note any changes, you can take protective measures to help care for your moles. First and foremost, avoid sun exposure, particularly from 10 a.m. to ...

Moles Other

Moles, Freckles, Skin Tags, Benign Lentigines, and Seborrheic Keratoses
... There are several skin lesions that are very common and almost always benign (non-cancerous). These conditions include moles, freckles, skin tags, benign lentigines, and seborrheic keratoses. What is ...

Dermatologists (Skin Care Doctors)
... What are dermatologists? Dermatologists, or skin care doctors, have expertise in the care of normal skin as well as in the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of skin diseases, including skin c...