Know Your Moles

 

Moles are of different types. There are several types of moles. Moles vary in many ways. Not all moles are identical. The causes of the formation of moles will be discussed in detail in this article. Let's take a closer look at moles and how they form. Here's a look at how moles develop. How do skin moles form?

Skin moles are actually lesions that are quite common. You should not fear that these moles are cancerous. Most moles are benign. Don't think you already have cancer simply because the shape, color, and size of your mole have changed.

You should not panic until you have heard what a doctor has to say. Skin moles can take the form of skin tags or freckles. They could be benign lenias or keratoses in other cases. Although there are different types of moles, removing moles has become very easy these days.

Why do moles exist?

Moles usually arise from abnormalities in the formation of cells in the skin. Moles would not develop if the cells are aligned correctly and are not crowded together. Skin moles form even faster when they grow together in a tight group. A large concentration of cells in one area even leads to more moles forming. The formation of skin pigment is the main function of melanoyte cells. Without melanocytes, you won't get the color of your skin. Some apprehension is attributed to the color of the mole.

Do mole colors change or intensify?

Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy can cause the mole's colors to darken. It can also darken due to excessive exposure to the sun's rays. Apart from this, you may experience a color change, as long as there are hormonal variations in the body. For example, when you are a teenager, you may experience this change in the color of the mole.

Those who have moles when they were born call these congenital mole lesions. Congenital moles do not have the ability to disappear over a period of time. These congenital nevi will be present in at least one person in 100 people. The chance of becoming a cancerous mole is higher with congenital moles than with moles that form after birth. Melanoma or skin cancer can develop in these people. If the mole has special features like a melanoma, you should see a skin specialist. When it exceeds 7 mm, go directly to a doctor.

There are also Dyplastic moles. They are distinguished by their large size. They are irregular in shape. With such an irregular shape and such a large dimension, it can be easily differentiated. It is normal for a person to have more than one hundred of these moles all over the body. In fact, they are more likely to get cancer than those with congenital moles.

Any slight change in the size, color and shape of the mole should be immediately referred to a doctor.