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Moles
Moles are flat or raised, usually pigmented, growth on the skin or just underneath the skin. There are several different types of moles with only some that carry an increased risk of skin cancer. Moles have a variety of different appearances and colors ranging from red to brown-black. A mole is concerning for cancer if it is a new mole, or an old mole that has developed suspicious characteristics. These characteristics include asymmetry, irregular borders, multiple colors in one mole, and size greater than pencil eraser (5mm).
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ |
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i have a mole that s split down the middle and it s a little red?
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What do moles mean?
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How to remove moles?
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Are halo moles dangerous?
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What makes red moles form?
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Do moles always grow back?
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What causes a mole to itch?
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What causes a partial mole?
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What does a black mole mean?
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Can a mole appear overnight?
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Made mole bleed what do I do?
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Why do moles grow on my skin?
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Lump under my mole what is it?
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How can you get rid of moles ?
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What does a bleeding mole mean?
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How to get rid of moles on face?
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How can I get rid of skin moles?
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What does h.i.v moles look like?
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Are bloody skin moles always bad?
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A 28-year old female asked about a 29-year old female:
Why do moles come on face?
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Why do moles come on face?
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What does pain in a mole indicate?
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Should you cut off A mole at home?
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Curious what is the cause of moles?
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Should i remove my mole it's moldy
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Should an itchy mole be of concern?
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Is it possible to have clear moles?
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What happens if I shave a mole off?
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Might a removed mole be Mightcerous?
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I have a mole that has grown larger?
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