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Results 1 - 10 of 13 for mole
  1. Moles (National Library of Medicine)  
    Moles are growths on the skin. They happen when pigment cells in the skin, called melanocytes, grow in clusters. Moles are very common. Most people have between 10 ...
  2. Birthmarks (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to brown, gray to black, or even blue. Moles can be birthmarks. No one knows what causes ... Pigmented birthmarks aren't usually treated, except for moles. Treatment for vascular birthmarks includes laser surgery. Most ...
  3. Skin Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually ...
  4. Melanoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have a black or black-blue area. Melanoma may also appear as a new mole. It may be black, abnormal, or "ugly looking." ...
  5. Miscarriage (National Library of Medicine)  
    A miscarriage is an unexpected loss of pregnancy before the 20th week of pregnancy. Most miscarriages happen very early in the pregnancy, often before ...
  6. Tumors and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Tumors during pregnancy are rare, but they can happen. Tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. The most common ...
  7. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    What does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects ...
  8. Female Infertility (National Library of Medicine)  
    Infertility means not being able to get pregnant after at least one year of trying (or 6 months if the woman is over age 35). If a woman keeps having miscarriages, ...
  9. Sun Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the size, shape, color, or feel of birthmarks, moles, and spots. Such changes are a sign of ...
  10. Tanning (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... do see any new or changing spots or moles, go see your health care provider. Isn't ...
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