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It may or may not be type of melanoma; however, black mole should be evaluated if there is something unusual to its growth. Due to variations of skin color in different people, dark skins tend to develop black nevi. The collection of melanocyte cells that are responsible in giving the skin its natural color is not evenly distribute and instead it is concentrated in some areas that resulted into skin pigments and what are known as moles. African and Asian populations are known to develop black moles or nevi. Caucasians are known to develop lighter shade nevi such as red, and brown.

Blue nevi is also called black mole and it is believed to have a potential tendency of becoming a melanoma. However there is lacking experimental evidence to prove this statement and not all black nevi can become a melanoma. What is more true however is that black nevi is more prominent in women that in men. The black moles can become skin pigment problem if they turn into a melanoma. Considering that the skin color is determined by melanin that also protects the skin’s upper layers from UV radiation, there is a negative reaction if the melanin stops to function because the cells are cancerous.

It is important to pay attention into the changes in your skin color as well as the changes in the color of the skin moles. If your original mole color is brown and after some period of time, this color changes to dark or become black moles, see a doctor. The darker skinned individuals should have a greater tolerance to UV radiation because it is darker however some other risk factors could affect the skin moles. These risk factors include changes in hormonal levels, age, genes and heredity, and too much sun exposures.

In some dark skinned people a black mole can remain and linger in the skin harmless and benign and without any heath risks at all. However, it is always a good idea to monitor the skin and the moles to find out if there are predetermined risks in you. This means that if you know that you have a family history of skin cancer or you have unusual moles in the family circle, you have to be extra careful not to trigger the moles from becoming a melanoma.

Preventions start with anti-sun protection and should not be done only on summer but whole year round. This includes the use of broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion with at least and SPF15 to protect your skin against UVA/UVB radiation in our day to day activities while outdoors. When the sun is at its strongest, wear protective clothing such as long sleeved clothes, pants and stay under the shade whenever possible. If you noticed any unusual growths in the skin and you have a slightest doubt, don’t hesitate to see your doctor as soon as possible.