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Define Moles
One way to define moles is that moles are skin spots caused by a cluster of melanocytes. Moles are usually round in shape, flat or raised and come in dark to light colors of pink, red, brown and black. Moles are small-pigmented skin that are usually benign and rarely become cancerous. The cause of moles to grow in the skin can be hereditary, age or environment. Dysplastic nevi are moles that are classified to be of high risk in developing into melanoma. Atypical moles or Dysplastic Nevi are abnormal moles possess the same characterestics than that of the cancerous moles. These moles look different in such as way that it possesses most of the symptoms that are found on cancerous moles. These moles have greater chances of developing into melanoma and the person should have them monitored regularly.
Another technique to define moles that are becoming cancerous is bythe moles size, shape, border and color. As defined by the ABCD of moles, the moles that have the following characteristics require medical attention. If you notice the moles having unsymmetrical sides because A stands for asymmetry it means that one half of the moles should be the same as the other half. B for Border means that the moles should not have uneven or be rough edges. C for color means that there should not be any other color present in a particular mole. D for Diameter means that the mole should not measure more than 6 mm in diameter.
The number of moles you have the greater are the risk in getting melanoma. It is important to define moles in your body based on the standard ABCD of moles before heading to the doctor's office. You can have a self-examination guide based on the specified standard to detect and possibly get prompt treatment if needed. Seeing a skin expert is recommended for early signs of abnormal moles on your skin.
All types of moles whether normal or abnormal deserve careful examination from the dermatologist. Not all melanoma comes from abnormal moles. Normal moles could also develop into some cancerous type of moles after the changes in it pattern or growth. The most accounted factor for all these changes in moles is overexposure to intense sunlight. The sun could cause substantial damage to your skin as a result of sunburn from early childhood to the present. It could also change the DNA of you skin leading to melanoma. Wearing sunscreen lotion, hats, proper clothing, and staying under the shade will help reduce the damage caused by the sun to the skin.
If you already define moles in your body that have risk for melanoma, you have to schedule a visit to the dermatologist for diagnosis. Diagnosis can be confirmed by a lab test to confirm the risk of melanoma prior to moles removal. Treatment of moles can be done in numerous ways. These include traditional surgery, cryosurgery, laser surgery, electro surgery, and other topical products. The doctor will also take a skin tissue e sample to scrutinize the possibility of cancerous cells present in the skin.
