Moles

What are moles?

Growths on the skin that generally tend to be rounded and can vary in colour from your own natural skin tone to brown and black as your skin produces a protective skin darkening pigment called Melanin They can appear on any area of your skin either singularly or in clusters.

Most moles appear in early childhood and over time may fade and disappear; they can become darker in colour after increased exposure to the sun (ultra-violet radiation), during puberty or pregnancy.

Most moles are very harmless with a round or oval shape and can appear flat or raised, smooth or rough to the touch. Some moles can appear with hair growing through them.

When should I be concerned about moles ?

Simply remember the ABCDEs.
If you notice any of the following come along to one of our specialist clinics for a consultation, we are happy to help.

Asymmetry: When one half of your mole does not match the other half.
Border: If the border of your mole is irregular.
Colour: If the colour of your mole has changed or contains shades of multiple colours such as tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red.
Diameter: If the diameter of your mole is larger than the rubber end of a pencil.
Elevation/Evolution: If your mole becomes raised after being flat, or it changes over a short period of time and starts to bleed and crust.

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