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Bookmark or Share- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Bleeding moles and skin checksANSWER: Moles are groups of pigment cells, and nearly everyone has them. Most moles are harmless, but it's possible for melanoma — a rare but serious skin cancer — to develop in or near a mole. Although it may not be serious, a mole that bleeds is a possible sign of melanoma.
- 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.
- When might a mole mean cancer? - Mayo Clinic News NetworkMost moles are harmless. Rarely, they become cancerous. Monitoring moles and other pigmented patches is an important step in detecting skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma. Symptoms. The typical mole is a brown spot. But moles come in different colors, shapes and sizes: Color and texture. Moles can be brown, tan, black, red, blue or pink.
- 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.
- 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.
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