For the most part moles are generally benign and are harmless. There are times when they are precancerous and dermatologists have specific criteria which they use to evaluate these potentially precancerous moles. Moles which change shape, size, coloration or develop bleeding, oozing, itchiness or scaly should be evaluated by a dermatologist and potentially biopsied. It […]
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Skin tags, moles and warts often fall under the category of benign skin conditions. For the most part both skin tags and warts are always benign and don\’t potentially become cancerous. On the other hand moles have been known to become cancerous. Moles are growth on the skin that are usually brown or black and
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Moles can form at any time even at birth. This type of mole is known as congenital. However, most moles form in the young child. They can form where the dermis and epidermis meet or just within the dermis itself. The appearance of moles will depend upon where they were formed. They can come in
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Warts are benign growths on the skin or mucous membranes of the body that can cause both cosmetic discomfort or physical pain. They are most commonly seen in children and teenagers, but can occur in people of all ages. Even though there are multiple types of warts there is really only one cause and that
With improved education on the dangers of the sun and the rising rates of skin cancer, many people are interested in discovering the difference between a regular mole and one that is pre-cancerous or cancerous. It cannot be stated too strongly that although being in the sun is important to your health (this is how
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