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You can distinguish normal mole from cancerous mole based on its appearance. When moles become cancerous it looked totally different than the normal moles. Not all moles become cancerous, however on rare conditions few moles may develop into melanoma. There is a type of mole that is often mistaken as cancerous moles because the characteristics are similar to the cancerous moles. The size is large, with uneven borders, have irregular shape and different colors within the mole. These moles are called dysplastic nevi and are considered to have greater risk of developing into melanoma. People with a mole of this description should monitor there moles to avoid progressing into a cancerous mole. The best way to prevent this type of mole is to have it removed before it starts advancing and spreading into other parts of the body.

A person in his or her mid 40s and 50s should not have new growths of moles in their skin. Moles have their lifespan of 50 years and a person of these age bracket that are growing new moles in the body should be monitored by the doctor. Research found out however that the risk of having cancerous mole at this age is possible. People with moles of more than 20 in number have higher risks of developing into cancerous moles. Moles can appear on the face, upper and lower torso, legs, and arms and even on the non-exposed parts of the body such as the armpits, heels and genital area. Some people as they aged have their moles on skin disappear while some have new moles that start to grow.

Obvious signs of a cancerous mole include smears or blots on the edges in the mole. The mole has more than one color; the other part is black, brown or with red combination in it. The mole is unsymmetrical and both sides are different. The cancerous mole has a lesion that bleeds and itches and does not heal for a longer period of time. With these indicators a cancerous mole can be distinguished as based on the ABCDE rule. If you have not seen what a cancerous mole looks like there are moles picture published on the web that can give you an idea.

A cancerous mole can be removed using various removal options available today. The risk of melanoma can be reduced of if potentially dangerous moles are removed before they turn to a serious skin problem. Once removed the person should continue in taking care of his or her skin. The condition will recur if the skin is not protected from various risk factors. The leading cause of cancerous mole is the over exposure to the virulent sunrays (UVR). However, melanoma can also be caused by heredity and genes. A member of the family can inherit the skin cancer disease from his parents or elders. It is always a good idea to protect the skin by avoiding a loner period of stay under the sun. Using a sun block with a safety protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, wearing hats, eyeglasses, and proper clothing can help shield the skin from the UV rays that causes skin pigmentations or moles that may potentially develop to cancerous moles.