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Skin moles are small, raised bumps that can appear anywhere on the body. They can be flat or raised and vary in color from flesh-toned to black. Moles aren't harmful, but some people may want them removed because they're unattractive or bothersome. They are usually brown or black but can also be pink or flesh-colored. They typically appear during early childhood. Sometimes, they may not appear until a person is in their 20s or 30s. But if one has new moles appearing on the skin, it could be a sign of skin cancer. There are two very common forms of skin cancer. The first is squamous cell carcionoma. The second is basal cell carcinoma. Both types of cancer are treatable as long as they are caught early. Knowing your moles can assist with this.
There are different types of moles. The main two types include:
There’s a large number of things that can work as a potential cause and increases the risk factors of moles. Some of the causes include:
A condition called melasma is also known as the "mask of pregnancy" because it affects pregnant women more than other people (although it can affect men too). It causes dark patches on the face that look like bruises but aren't caused by injury or trauma. These patches can appear anywhere on the face, including around the nose and eyes, but they're most common on the cheeks and forehead. They gradually fade after pregnancy ends but sometimes return during other hormonal changes such as perimenopause or menopause.
Removing moles is relatively safe, although some risks are involved. One may experience some bleeding, bruising and soreness. A doctor or nurse usually removes moles. The procedure can be performed in a clinic, hospital or private surgery. It takes between five and 10 minutes.
The doctor will make a small cut in the mole to remove it. This is usually done with a scalpel blade, but sometimes lasers are used instead. The mole is then cut away from the skin with scissors or forceps and sent for laboratory testing to confirm whether it is cancerous or not.
If one has several moles that need removing, they will all be treated simultaneously using one large incision across all the moles being removed. The wound will be cleaned and dressed before one leaves the clinic or hospital. A person might also have an appointment for follow-up checks with a specialist nurse at home if there are any complications from the operation.
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