Normal mole - a proliferation of pigmented skin cells. Most adults have 10 - 40 noticeable moles. Moles usually located above the waist, on the skin areas that are open to sunlight.
Moles are rarely on the scalp, breasts and buttocks.
Ordinary moles are already in newborns, but often appear in children before school.
Most people new moles appear until about 40 years. Older moles gradually fade and disappear.
Another name for an ordinary mole - nevus.
Moles size usually within 5 mm. They are round or oval and kupolobraznye. They have a smooth surface with crisp edges. Color moles from pink to brown. People with dark skin moles darker.
Can a normal mole to turn into melanoma?
Maybe, but it is rather rare. If a person has more than 50 moles, The higher risk of developing melanoma.
It should be wary if a mole:
- Changes color;
- Increases (excluding normal moles in children);
- Changes its texture, surface and boundaries;
- It becomes hard to the touch;
- Itching;
- Bleeds.
If you notice something like that, then see a doctor.
