Moles are generally referred to as different types of skin imperfections. These are rather referred to as ‘beauty spots’. Its medical term is ‘Melanocytic nevus’!
According to the clinic spokesperson, moles can be black, brown, tan, red, reddish brown, skin or purple-coloured. In shape, they are either raised or perfectly flat. Moles mostly are found to be much smaller when compared to a pencil eraser, of about half an inch.
They may occur just about anywhere on the body. It can be the ears, scalp, lips, eyelids, anal, genital, soles or the palms. You should try to recognize them and find out where you have them in the body. If it is on the face, ear, hands or neck region, then it can be visually ugly looking.
Melanocytic nevus comprises of melanocytes masses. It is considered to be the skin’s pigment producing cells. Also are found other skin lesion varieties considered to be mole like. It generally includes skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, lentigines, dermatofibromas, and freckles. Discussing with our Private Dermatologist London specialist will allow you to know the type of mole you have on your body.
The spokesperson also iterates on the following facts that people need to be aware about:
- Moles can be raised or flat in shape.
- They are common, tiny flesh coloured, black, brown or tan sots appearing on the skin.
- Moles generally appear within 30 years of age.
- Over exposure to sun during childhood may result in increase in mole numbers.
- Irregular enlarging of moles can be skin cancer. It might even develop as melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer.
- Moles are also mistake as skin growths or freckles.
- The only effective and safe way to eliminate the mole will be to avail minor surgery. Do find out Mole Removal Cost London.
Lots of sun exposure during childhood and genes inherited from parents are mostly responsible for increase in mole numbers in the body. There are also chances of moles occurring even in sun protected areas. Freckles (referred to as ephelides) and moles are darker compared to the surrounding skin. ‘Sun spots’ and freckles result from dark pigment increasing in amount termed as melanin.
People prone to developing freckles also develop moles. The former are flat sots considered to be light-brown, slightly reddish or tan, appearing mostly during sunny months. Those with light complexions are prone to developing it. Some freckle and mole type can be controlled and prevented by using sunscreen regularly, sun protection and avoiding going out in the harsh sun. Our qualified dermatologist can diagnose it and provide proper remedy.
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