What are moles?

Lunar refers to any lingering stain on the skin. A mole is different from the rest pigmentation of the skin.

Types of Moles

Moles can be congenital or acquired. If we are from birth but most congenital nevi are acquired.

There are several classifications for moles. Most moles are harmless but there are cancerous.

Moles come in different shapes such as round, oval, etc.. Can be of various colors: color, black, red, brown, blue. Its surface can vary from rough to smooth, flat, raised, and so on. They can be large or small, bulky, having hair, appear in groups or alone and can be anywhere in the body.

How to remove moles

Most moles or risk factors that we do not like can be eliminated. There are several methods to eliminate or minimize them. The most effective and easiest treatment is the laser.

In some cases, may require minor surgery, in this case can leave scars. Some types of moles using medications to reduce them. Treatments are also some machines freezing and electric currents.

Changes in moles

Over time the spots may change or even disappear. It is important to be familiar with moles that we notice changes to dangerous should they occur.

Dangerous moles

If the mole has a red border, bleed, itch or be bothered going to the doctor.

Moles that have more risks include: moles with irregular borders, moles larger than normal, large moles that grow rapidly, moles, warts and moles of various colors.

Note: You must be careful when trying to remove moles on the face because they may leave a scar more visible than the moon does the same if not a physician with experience.

It is very important to get to the moon to be able to notice any change in them, and some may become cancerous, especially developing melanoma. These can come along or within a common mole or in some dark spot of the skin.

Moles can have a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Color can be skin, brown, blue or black, round to oval and be the size of the tip of a pin or large enough to cover a tip. Those who are older than 4 cm and are present at birth, it is advisable to remove them to prevent them from becoming cancerous.

The surface of a mole can be smooth, rough, flat or raised. Throughout life can amended or even disappear. Moles have no rationale, and scientists do not know why they form. Most moles are harmless and do not require medical attention.

Risk Factors

Many types of moles have a high percentage chance of becoming cancerous as:

Moles present at birth, called congenital moles or large moles with hairs have a high rate of becoming cancerous. It is very important that a analyze physician, as well as large.

Lunar hereditary. Those are larger normal average, so irregular. As with all skin cancers, melanoma can be treated successfully if detected early.
A large number of moles larger than a pencil eraser of a pencil, irregularly shaped also have a big risk factor.

For you are well

Familiarize yourself with all your moles and watch them if they change color, size or texture, as you notice any changes go to your dermatologist.

Protect your skin daily with sunscreen.

Any mole of abnormal size should be checked by your doctor.
If you’ve noticed a new mole after age 20, it is important to visit your dermatologist.

Any mole that you have been removed, it is very important to be analyzed in a special laboratory, to be sure that it was benign.

If your skin is damaged by the sun or has many moles, it is important to take a moment for you to have self-examination and detect if it can be a melanoma.

We must pay attention when your body is asymmetrical spots have irregular edges, inhomogeneous color and a diameter greater than six millimeters, and it could be skin cancer.

For a self-fulfillment stand naked in front of a mirror and put your hands up, observe the front and side. Check your arms and palms.

With the aid of the mirror Examine back of neck, scalp, lower back, the buttocks, and genitals. Finally, sit on the floor and see the back of the legs and the soles of the feet. If you notice a spot or mole similar to what you describe go to your dermatologist.