Skin Moles
Moles are common on the skin of most people with the number of them varying according to how prevalent they are in your genetic make up.
What causes moles?
Skin moles are collections of cells that can be skin colored or brown or occasionally darker. They can be either flat or raised depending on the type of mole. Moles can be completely harmless and have no real function or use but rarely they can change or new ones form. In these instances it is always important to get changing moles checked with your doctor just to ensure there is no suspicious or worrying signs of skin cancer.
Where do moles occur ?
Moles on the skin occur commonly on the face (epecially the nose,chin and cheeks) as well as the back, body and neck. They can also irritate and get larger under the breasts, armpits and between the legs and thighs as they constantly rub against the skin. New moles can keep appearing as we get older and this can be normal however you must look out for any that do not look like the other moles or are very dark in color. Moles are also common during pregancy and quite often will get bigger due to the hormonal changes until the birth.
How can moles be removed ?
There are numerous ways to remove moles from the skin which are simple, cheap and effective and almost leave no scar. The simplest dermatology procedure is to freeze them off however in most cases mole removal surgery or laser mole removal is required. We advise against home remedies or creams that enable you to remove the moles by yourself as this can often cause worse scarring and potentially you could mistreat a skin cancer.
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