Dermatologists call them nevi but the rest of us call them moles. They are pigmented cells that have grown in clusters and look like a small dark brown spot. Not all moles are brown as they can also be black, tan or red and can be found anywhere on the body.
The good news is that most moles are not dangerous but in rare instances, a mole can become cancerous. This is when it needs to be removed. If you live in the London area, you can find out more about mole removal London. Anyone who has moles should monitor them so changes will be noticed. This is how you will detect skin cancer at its earliest stage. Their shape can be round or oval and the size can range from as small as a pinhead or big enough to cover an entire arm. Moles can be found on the scalp, under your nails, between your toes or fingers and even in your armpits.
Generally speaking, most people have between ten to forty moles and they can appear at any age and some can disappear as time passes. Their surface can be smooth or wrinkled, raised or flat. You know it is time to see a doctor if you find a mole that begins itching, is painful, bleeding, crusty or the size or shape has suddenly changed.
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