Get a mole check from a skin doctor this May during National Skin Cancer Awareness month. Melanoma, which only accounts for 5 percent of skin cancer cases, kills one American every hour, according to the According to the American Cancer Society. Melanoma also accounts for the vast majority of skin cancer deaths, which is why…
Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra is a benign skin condition that manifests as black or brown papules on the skin that are flat and raised from the surface. These mole-like bumps are usually between 1-5mm in size. They are typically seen on the cheeks, forehead, neck and torso. Â For some patients, DPN occurs as under eye moles.…
Every person has moles—whether they are naturally born with them or develop them throughout their lifetime. Sometimes moles can be considered beauty marks and can be found attractive, but other times moles can be unsightly and need to be removed. Moles are typically located on the upper or lower parts of the back or the…
A nevus, or known to many as a mole, is a non-cancerous skin lesion that is composed of melanocytes, which are pigment-producing cells of the skin. Melanocytes are special cells that give human skin its color. Melanocytes help protect the skin from getting a sunburn by producing the pigment melanin, which causes the skin to…
Mole Removal: Steering Clear of Melanoma
Moles are defined as spots on the skin caused by irregular melanin production in a specific area. This overproduction of melanocyte cells can be spurred by sun exposure and/or hormonal changes, and creates moles that vary in shape, size, and color. Most moles are benign and harmless, simply seen as a cosmetic irregularity; but there…
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