Dangerous moles

Malignant moles on the body: how to distinguish, what to do, removal

Malignant moles – in medicine they are called melanomas – are oncologically altered neoplasms on the skin that develop from the pigment-forming cells of the birthmark (melanocytes).

Black mole

Black moles are a cluster of a special substance called melanin, the amount of which affects the saturation and shade of the pigment spot.

A pimple on a mole

Moles are new growths that can be harmless, but sometimes dangerous. But should you worry if a pimple appears on a mole?

Black dots on moles are changes in skin color on the mole itself or on adjacent areas of skin. A person who has many moles hardly pays attention to them. But if a black dot does appear, it is very clearly visible and this change can hardly be compared to a scratch. The reasons for their occurrence can be very different.

A rough mole

Moles can be found on any person's body. Some moles begin to change over time. And this often leads to an increased risk of developing a tumor.

Redness around the mole

Redness around a mole can be an alarming signal that some negative changes are occurring in the body. Do not ignore it! But redness of the skin can also occur due to damage or other factors.

Why does a mole bleed and what to do?

Moles – clearly defined clusters of melanocytes (cells containing the dark pigment melanin) located on the skin – usually do not bleed. Why does a mole bleed?

Why did the mole disappear and what to do?

Are you familiar with the case when, one fine day, going to the mirror, a person asked himself the only question: why did the mole disappear and what to do? Surely this has happened to you or your friends. First of all - do not panic.

Why does a mole itch and what to do?

Most of these formations are not dangerous until they begin to change color, size, or structure.

A white dot on a mole

A mole, in most cases, is a benign neoplasm.