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Atypical cells in moles
Atypical cells in moles are not considered normal cells because it increases the risk of developing into cancerous moles. With these stand, it is important to monitor these moles carefully based on the changes in the moles size, shape and color. These atypical cells in moles do not become a cancer instantly. It could develop over a period of time and further observation and test is required to confirm the presence of cancerous cells in the moles. Changes in the atypical cells in moles can be attributed to age, hormones, genes, and too much sun exposure.
Atypical cells in moles that are present at birth should be monitored as well. Moles that are acquired during life usually have atypical cells that could change especially if the skin is exposed to ultra violet radiation. The influence of UVR to atypical cells in moles is very strong. It could alter or change the skin's DNA and thus causing the skin moles to become melanoma. The size will change from a simple pinpoint to a pea size or even larger. One of the changes in atypical cells in moles is the color. When the moles are always exposed to the sun, the color becomes darker and there are more than one color found in the mole. Atypical cells in moles will change resulting to disfiguring of the moles shape. Usually circular, these moles will have no definite border and the shape becomes irregular.
The changes in atypical cells in moles cause the moles to have distinct appearances or sometimes it would look funny. These atypical moles may come as a single mole or in bunch that are raised or flat that looks and resembles a melanoma. Majority of atypical moles are not melanoma, however it could be confused for melanoma. The best way to prove if a mole becomes a melanoma is through a laboratory analysis. A biopsy test can prove the existence of atypical cells in moles that become malignant melanoma. The test involves removing a piece of skin through surgical excision or other methods and to be analyzed by a pathologist.
While atypical moles cells in moles have the potential pre-cancerous state, the moles needs regular monitoring which is usually once a month to ensure that every changes are noted and recorded. This can be done at home using the ABCD rule. More likely to turn into melanoma than regular moles, atypical cells in moles can be prevented to become a melanoma. This is possible if everyone who has atypical moles take care of their skin while outdoors.
In fact not only atypical moles are considered at risk for melanoma. Even ordinary ones may potentially become cancerous if the skin is constantly exposed to UVR. Considering that moles are caused by too much sun exposure, it is advised that you should always protect your skin when outdoors. Using sunscreen or sun block with a safety protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher is recommended. Wear hats, sunglasses, and proper clothing to shield the skin from intense UV rays that would lead to skin pigmentations or moles that may potentially develop to skin cancer later in life.
