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- Also referred to as neviMayo Clinic: Moles
- Normal to have between 10 - 40MedlinePlus: Moles
- Can be flat or raisedAmerican Academy of Dermatology: Moles
- 1 out of 10 people may have one atypical moleMedlinePlus: Moles
- Most moles are non-cancerousAmerican Academy of Dermatology: Moles
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Moles are localized clusters of cells on the skin. Moles can appear on any part of the body. They can be small or large, and usually range in color from brown to reddish brown. The majority of moles appear in the first two decades of life.Mayo Clinic: Moles
Special Circumstances
- Congenital nevi: Appear in 1 - 2% of newborn infants;5 - 7% of these can develop into melanoma by the age of 60.eMedicine: Congenital Nevi
- Dysplastic nevi: Tend to be hereditary and irregular in shape.Mayo Clinic: Moles: Risk Factors Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center: Dysplastic Nevus
Mole Removal
- Shave excision: Mole is numbed and removed with a blade. Used for small moles which don't require sutures.
- Punch biopsy: Incision is made and mole is removed with a cookie cutter type of device.
- Surgery: Removes the mole and surrounding skin, requires sutures.
- Laser: Used for flat moles and may require 1-3 treatmentsMayo Clinic: Moles: Treatment and Drugs San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Mole Removal
Moles vs Freckles
Freckles and moles are both caused by an increase of pigment in the skin. Freckles are small, flat spots on the skin and are not present at birth, but develop as a result of sun exposure. Freckles usually appear on skin which is exposed to sun. Moles are clusters of pigmented cells. Unlike freckles, moles can be present at birth and often become more prominent with age.MedlinePlus: Moles MedicineNet: What are Freckles?-
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Moles Questions
Where can you purchase humane mole traps? Is there an environmentally safe product to encourage moles to move? 2 AnswersThis gardening site (http://gardening.yardener.com/YardenersToolshedofProducts/PestAnimalControlProducts/MoleControlProducts) has a list of mole tools (the link... read more
Did you know Mahalo has a mole ? 7 AnswersMahalo-thorities ask that you be on the lookout for this man: http://www.flickr.com/photos/34846546@N00/524667087/ He is considered armed and confused. read more
Is it dangeous NOT to get rid of a mole? 3 AnswersMost moles are not dangerous, and the removal of a benign mole could lead to scarring which might be more unattractive than the mole itself. Congenital moles a... read more
What is the collective term for a group of moles? 1 AnswerIt's a labor of moles. Not a very useful word. Here is more than you need to know: "Male moles are called boars; females are called sows. A group of moles is c... read more
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Moles Discussion and Blogs
- HealthChannels Forum: Moles Forum
- HealthBoards: Moles, Warts, Tags, Age Spots... (August 16, 2008)
- HealingWell: Removing a Mole and Healing Time (June 17, 2008)
- MedHelp: Is it possible for a 5 year old to have melanoma? (October 24, 2007)
- Prevention: Best Cosmetic Mole Remover? (June 12, 2007)
- HealthBoards: Skin Problems Message Board
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