Mole (skin marking)

A mole or melanocytic naevus is a small, darkly spot on the skin. It can be subdermal made of melanin, or a pigmented growth on the skin, formed mostly of melanocytes. The high concentration of melanin is responsible for their dark color. They are a member of the family of skin lesions known as naevi.

Health caution

Sudden and unexpected changes in skin moles (e.g. bleeding, irritation, darkening, sudden growth) can be a sign of skin cancer so they need to be watched carefully. If a mole appears suspicious, it can be biopsied and checked for signs of malignancy.

Related Topics:
Skin cancer - Biopsied - Malignancy

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