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Moles
A skin mole is a spot on the skin occurring on any part of the
body. A skin mole can be small or large; usually round or oval in
shape; and may be colored pink, brown, red or black. A skin mole
may be flat or raised. Some will sprout a few hairs, which is
normal. Many moles are not visible at birth but will darken as one
ages.
Skin moles should be checked regularly since they all can
potentially become skin cancer. Sudden changes to look for are
bleeding, rapid growth and irregular size. These changes may
signify development of cancer of the basal or squamous cells of
the skin. Malignant basal cells are not likely to spread to other
parts of the body. However, they can become exceptionally large
and cause a great deal of scarring upon removal. Malignant
squamous cells can metastasize quickly, spreading cancerous cells
to other parts of the body.
The most innocent skin moles should be watched for changes.
Changes in a skin mole or multiple moles require immediate
attention by a physician. A skin mole can be removed using several
different methods.
Dr. Hubbell Recommends:
Surgical Removal (scraping)
Liquid Nitrogen (cryosurgery)
Hyfrecation (burning)
Visit our
Medical Spa and
Dermatology office located in
Lafayette,
Louisiana (LA).
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