Examining Your Moles: When Should You Be Concerned?
Modern research has shown a rapid growth of skin melanoma rates. Doctors recommend monitoring moles and consulting with medical professionals when suspicious changes occur. What changes should you watch out for?
Dr. Anastasia
You should seek urgent medical care if:
A mole has changed in color, size, or shape It is recommended to take photos of all moles on your body. It is essential to keep the lighting, angles, and scale the same on all the photos to enable comparison. You can also use a ruler or a tape measure to show scale.
A mole starts to hurt If the mole is hurting or itching ===and you feel it, you should show it to a medical professional.
You have discharge from the mole Drops of blood, lymphatic liquid, or any other substances on the surface should prompt a visit to a dermatologist.
The mole became patchy Bumps, color inclusions, uneven shape of a previously smooth mole, or smoothing out of a bumpy mole are dangerous symptoms.
New moles have appeared New moles can develop in ...
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