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 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 (ultraviolet radiation) or during puberty or pregnancy.

Most are completely harmless. They can be round or oval in shape and may appear flat or raised, smooth or slightly rough. It’s also common for some to have a few hairs growing through them.

When should I be concerned about moles?

Simply remember the ABCDEs.
If you notice any of the following, come along to our specialist clinic for a consultation with our expert surgeon; we are happy to help.

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

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