Moles Treatment

What are Moles?

Your body has skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce melanin, which determines the color of your skin. Melanocytes can grow in clumps, producing a mole. Nearly everyone can have between 10 and 40 moles, and they can be many different colors or textures, but they are usually less than 6 millimeters in diameter.

Moles can be an early sign of skin cancers like melanoma, and melanoma can be fatal. This is why you should do a self-exam periodically. According to the Mayo Clinic, signs to look for include:

• An asymmetrical shape
• An irregular border
• A change in color
• A diameter larger than 6 millimeters
• A change in shape, color, size, or height