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Moles

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 and 40 moles. A person may develop new moles from time to time, usually until about age 40. In older people, they tend to fade away.

Moles are usually pink, tan or brown. They can be flat or raised. They are usually round or oval and no larger than a pencil eraser.

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  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. Moles are very common, especially in people with fair skin. Moles are overgrowths of skin cells called melanocytes, but ... in their development are not well understood. Although moles, like tumors, are an overgrowth of cells, moles ...
  3. Recurrent hydatidiform mole is a condition that affects women and is characterized by the occurrence of at least two abnormal pregnancies that result in the formation ...
  4. 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 ...
  5. ... remove: Benign or pre-malignant skin lesions Warts Moles Sunspots Hair Small blood vessels in the skin ... lesion removed if you have: Benign growths Warts Moles Skin tags Seborrheic keratosis Actinic keratosis Squamous cell ...
  6. Hydatidiform mole (HM) is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of ... it contains many small cysts. The chance of mole formation is higher in older women. A history ...
  7. A skin lesion is an area of the skin that is different from the surrounding skin. This can be a lump, sore, or an area of skin that ...
  8. Chicken Mole Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 65 minutes Number of Servings: 7 Ingredients ...
  9. ... at birth. Birthmarks include cafe-au-lait spots, moles, and Mongolian spots. Birthmarks can be red or ... spots may have a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis . Moles are very common -- nearly everyone has them. Most ...
  10. ... a skin self-exam: New skin markings: Bumps Moles Blemishes Changes in color Moles that have changed in: Size Texture Color Shape Also look for "ugly duckling" moles. These are moles that look and feel different ...
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