If you have moles it is important to monitor them for possible signs of skin cancer. Read the following article to understand when a mole you have becomes cause for concern.

We all have moles on our skin. On average all people have at least 10 to 40 moles. Especially adults with open leather may have even more. This is normal. Although the morphology of olives is mainly determined genetically, the exposure to solar radiation is the one that causes the appearance of more moles on the one hand and darkens the existing ones on the other. However, there is a tendency for new moles and the existing ones grow and darken, both during the puberty, and during the pregnancy.
Types of skin moles :
When you have one or more moles you may be wondering if they are innocent or if you need to visit your dermatologist A mole is usually in the form of a small brownish epiphany, but there are many variations on the shape of an olive. schema, the Size and the Color of. Depending on the morphology and the period in which it grows, an olive tree can be classified as one of the following types:
-Congenital nevi: this category includes olives present at birth. About 1% of people have congenital moles which sometimes have an increased risk of progressing to skin cancer.
-Adapted nevus: most moles belong to this category and usually appear during childhood until adulthood. These moles are usually smaller than 6 mm and are due to increased exposure to sunlight. Most of them will not develop into skin cancer.
-Atypical olives: Atypical olives (also known as dysplastic olives) are larger than 1 cm and have an irregular shape. In addition, these moles are uneven in colour with a dark brown colour in the centre. Their borders may be irregular with light or red colouring or black spots. Atypical moles tend to occur within members of the same family and may have an increased risk of developing into skin cancer.

-When to visit the dermatologist you for a mole :

You don't have to worry because you have one or more moles on your body. However, it is very important to consult your dermatologist about a suspicious mole, as it may be an early sign of melanoma, which is a dangerous skin cancer.
Visit regular self-examination of the skin (one specific day each month), paying special attention to both the new olives, as well as for Changes to the existing ones. However, if you have a family history of atypical nevus ή skin cancer, or a large number moles or freckles it is better to consult a dermatologist for annual monitoring of your olives.
When examining your olives yourself remember the rule ABCDE. It will help you understand when you need to visit your doctor immediately. dermatologist Your.
So an olive tree is suspect if it has:

• A for asymmetry (asymmetry): in which one half does not resemble the other half
• B for irregular border (abnormal boundaries) : or uneven contours
• C for varied color: multiple colours, consisting of shades of black, brown, white, red and blue
• D for large diameter : diameter greater than 6 mm
• E for evolving: its size, shape or colour change in a short period of time
• New moles: a new olive that appears after the age of 20 years
• Bothersome moles: a mole that bleeds, causes severe itching or is painful

So if we observe a suspicious nevus then we directly visit the dermatologist for evaluation and appropriate treatment.