Facial Mole Removal: What is Mole?
Moles are marks on the skin that developed when skin cells grow in groups rather than being evenly distributed throughout the skin. These skin cells are called Melanocytes, which contribute to the skin’s natural color. In scientific term, a single mole is referred to as nevus while multiple moles are identified as nevi.
Most people have moles somewhere on the their body, especially on parts that are frequently exposed to the sun. Moles developed in different shapes, sizes and colors. They usually form in the color of black or brown.
Moles in general are harmless and non-cancerous. Typical moles hold the following characteristics:
- developed in even shape either round or oval shape
- have color ranging from flesh tone, pink, red, brown to black
- their size can be as small as barely noticeable to a really big spot
- they can show up in the form of raised bulb or being flat on the skin
- they may come with or without hairs
Some people are born with moles and these moles are called congenital nevi. These moles usually are in skin color and may grow bigger and darker over times, making them more obvious. Other moles developed over time, particularly in the first twenty years of one’s life. There are many factors contributing to the formation of moles, including genetics, race, age and environmental factor such as sun exposure.
There is another type of moles called atypical or abnormal moles. These moles are usually called dysplastic nevi. These moles are said to have higher possibility of turning into melanoma. However not every dysplastic nevus is cancerous. You should always seek for doctor’s advice whenever you see changes in color, size or shape of an old mole. Be alert for any signs of bleeding, moles becoming itchy or painful. These could be the symptoms of melanoma.
Basically you can use the rules of A-B-C-D to easily identify cancerous dysplastic nevi:
A (Asymmetrical) – mole is not symmetrical, one half of the mole is no identical to the other half of the mold.
B (Border) – moles with irregular borders that assemble the edges of a fried egg
C (Color) – an abnormal mole is normally formed in more than one color
D (Diameter) – dysplastic nevi are usually larger than normal moles measuring 6mm and above in diameter
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