Moles (suspicious)
“Suspicious moles” typically refer to moles that exhibit characteristics that may indicate a risk of skin cancer, particularly melanoma. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can develop from abnormal growth of melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin.
Some features of moles that may raise suspicion for melanoma include:
- Asymmetry: One half of the mole does not match the other half.
- Irregular Borders: The edges of the mole are not smooth and have irregular, jagged, or blurred borders.
- Varied Colors: The mole has multiple colors or shades, such as brown, black, red, white, or blue.
- Large Diameter: The diameter of the mole is larger than the size of a pencil eraser (about 6 millimeters or 1/4 inch) or is growing in size.
- Evolution: The mole is changing in size, shape, color, or elevation over time, or it looks different from other moles on the body.
- Symptoms: The mole is accompanied by symptoms such as itching, tenderness, pain, or bleeding.
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