Moles

Moles are flat or raised, dark skin lesions that may be present at birth or may even develop later in life. Many of the moles that develop during adulthood are related to sun exposure and effects on melanin production.

While mostly thought of as brown, moles can come in a variety of colors, including red, pink, and flesh-colored. Some may also have hairs that grow from them. They are usually benign and stay the same for years together. Moles turning cancerous is a rarity in Indian skin, but is still a possibility.

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When should you be worried?

● If new moles suddenly start to develop
● If an existing mole starts increasing in size
● If an existing mole becomes painful, bleeds or ulcerates
● If the borders of the mole are irregular and asymmetrical.

What should you do?

Consult our dermatologist. We evaluate moles using a specialized dermoscope, to look for any suspicious lesions. If the lesions look suspicious, we can remove them and send them to lab for examination under a microscope.

You might also decide to have a mole removed if it’s bothersome due to size and location.

How are moles removed?

Depending on the individual case, we remove moles by either:

● Electrocauterization
● Radiofrequency excision
● Surgical excision with a minimal scar (A simple procedure under local anesthesia)

We can then review the mole under a microscope to be a 100% sure of it being benign.

Tips to prevent new acquired moles -

Skin care is important to your overall health. Aside from regular cleansing and moisturizing, wearing sunscreen every single day reduce the chances of new moles. Don’t skip sunscreen around the moles of your skin — they need protection of at least SPF 30 like the rest of your skin.