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Bookmark or Share- Moles - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicMoles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth that vary in color, shape and size. While most moles are most often harmless, they rarely can become cancerous.
- Moles - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicMoles, also known as nevi, are a common type of skin growth. They often appear as small, dark brown spots that are caused by clusters of pigment-forming cells called melanocytes. Most people have 10 to 45 moles that appear during childhood and the teenage years.
- Melanoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicTypical moles have a distinct border separating the mole from the surrounding skin. They're oval or round and usually smaller than 1/4 inch (about 6 millimeters) in diameter. Most moles begin appearing in childhood and new moles may form until about age 40.
- Getting moles checked for melanoma - Mayo Clinic PressMost people have 10 to 40 moles — small, dark brown spots — on their body. Although most moles are harmless, they can become cancerous in rare cases. Luckily, skin cancers, like melanoma, are usually highly treatable.
- Melanoma pictures to help identify skin cancer - Mayo ClinicLook for changes over time in all moles. Watch for new moles and moles that grow or change color or shape. Also watch for new symptoms, such as starting to itch or bleed.
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