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Unusual moles that may indicate melanoma. A mole may be a sign of skin cancer if it has irregular borders or an asymmetrical shape, or if it changes in color, ...
Symptoms · Color and texture. Moles can be brown, tan, black, red, blue or pink. They can be smooth, wrinkled, flat or raised. · Shape. Most moles are oval or ...
Should I see my doctor for a mole that bleeds? ANSWER: Moles are groups of pigment cells, and nearly everyone has them. Most moles are harmless, but it's ...
If your healthcare professional thinks that a mole may be cancerous, it is removed and sent to a lab for examination under a microscope. This is called a biopsy ...
Typical moles have a distinct border separating the mole from the surrounding skin. They're oval or round and usually smaller than 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters) ...
For Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Mayo Clinic Health System is reminding people that while most moles are harmless and rarely become cancerous, ...
The sooner skin cancer is found, the better the chances are of curing it. Moles are groups of pigment cells, and nearly everyone has them. Most are harmless, ...
Moles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can ...
For moles, some basic questions to ask your healthcare professional include: Do you think this mole might be cancerous? What's the best course of action ...
The mole shown here does not fit into any of the other rules about size, shape, color or pattern. But watch moles like this closely for changes. That's because ...
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