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Red moles on skin are examples of colors that moles would have on different parts of the body. Red moles on skin are normal and should not have any other colors in it. Redskin moles are usually round or oval and should not change its size from 6 mm to larger or have rough borders and unsymmetrical sides. Most moles are harmless including red skin moles but due to over exposure to sun the behavior of these moles change and become cancerous.
A person can have different colors of moles in the body including red skin moles but the colors should not mix a particular mole. He can also have moles in brown and black skin moles in multiples for up to 50. However, the risk of having cancerous moles is higher for people with many moles. Red skin 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. As the person aged the may have their moles on skin disappear while some have new moles that start to grow. Red skin moles have their lifespan for up to 50 years. If the person after the age of 50 is growing red moles on skin this is not normal anymore and should be monitored by the dermatologist.
Others are confused with red moles on skin with cherry angiomas. Cherry angiomas are skin lesions with superficial blood vessels. This is a genetic or hereditary type of skin problem and usually does not advance to cancer. The angiomas could bleed and so with red moles on skin. Red moles on skin should not be scratched to avoid irritation that will trigger melanoma. If you are concerned or have doubts whether you have red moles on skin or angiomas, you have to visit a doctor. Other skin growths such as birthmarks may have similar color to red moles on skin. Freckles and skin tags should be identified among red moles on skin to avoid confusion.
Monitoring your red moles on skin is important to find out any changes in the moles as early as possible. Early detection is a key to an effective cure. Considering that melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer, once the cancer metastasizes, there is no way of stopping it to spread to other parts of the body that could eventually lead to death of a person.
Reducing your risk of skin cancer especially malignant melanoma that usually starts with red moles on skin can be attained by being proactive about detecting early signs based on the standard ABCD of moles. Over exposure to the strong UV rays of the sun may trigger melanoma in red moles on skin and should be avoided. Do not ignore the pigmentations in your skin and if you spot the difference in the moles as described above, see a doctor.
