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Your skin is constantly changing, which is totally normal. However, a change in the colour, size or shape of a mole is often a sign that something may be wrong. Even if the problem is not necessarily skin cancer, a mole that changes shape or colour can be a symptom of a more or less serious problem.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n

You may have lived with suspicious-looking moles for quite some time and assumed that they are completely harmless. However, the reality is that skin cancers, such as melanoma, do not always announce their presence;<\/strong> but there are some early signs that are definitely cause for concern. For example, if a mole becomes paler or darker than normal, or if new and different colours appear in addition to the original colour, you should definitely have it checked.<\/p>\n\n

The best thing to do in this regard is to familiarise yourself with moles, be aware if they change colour or shape, and if you notice anything different about any of them, see a specialist. In this article, we will also show you how to tell if a mole is dangerous or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

What are moles and why do they occur?<\/h2>\n\n

Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black in colour.<\/strong> Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, singly or in groups. Most moles appear in early childhood and during the first 25 years of a person’s life. It is normal to have between 10 and 40 moles in adulthood.<\/p>\n\n

As the years go by, moles often change slowly, becoming raised and\/or changing colour.<\/strong> Sometimes even hairs develop on the mole. Some moles may not change at all, while others may slowly disappear over time.<\/p>\n\n

Moles occur when skin cells grow in clusters instead of being spread all over the skin.<\/strong> These cells are called melanocytes and produce the pigment that gives the skin its natural colour. These spots can darken after exposure to the sun, during adolescence and during pregnancy, and this need not be a problem.<\/p>\n\n

Dangerous and benign types of moles<\/h2>\n\n

En la piel pueden formarse varios tipos de lunares, tanto benignos como malignos. These include common moles, dysplastic nevi and melanomas.<\/p>\n\n

Benign moles<\/h2>\n\n

They are also known as common moles. <\/strong>When melanocytes, or pigment cells in the skin, grow in groups, they form what is called a common mole. They have a pink, tan or brown appearance and a fairly uniform appearance at the edges with a smooth surface. <\/p>\n\n

Common moles are usually benign, and adults usually have between 10 and 40 common moles on their skin.<\/strong> Sometimes babies are born with common moles, but most form with age, up to about 40 years of age, in areas frequently exposed to the sun.<\/p>\n\n

Moles are very common on the body. Although some people consider them beauty spots, some of these phenomena can be unsightly.<\/strong> There are several treatments such as lasers<\/a> that help to remove moles from the face and other areas of the body<\/strong>, painlessly and with minimal scarring. <\/p>\n\n

However, it is important to examine moles before treating them. If you are interested in learning more about the treatment, contact Clinica Rigo for help and advice on everything there is to know about moles and how to remove them. <\/p>\n\n

Dangerous moles<\/h2>\n\n

There are two types of moles that could be considered dangerous: dysplastic nevi and melanomas.<\/strong> We will look at each of them below.<\/p>\n\n

Dysplastic nevi<\/h3>\n\n

Also known as atypical moles, dysplastic nevi are usually larger than a common mole.<\/strong> They are usually flat and vary in colours including pink and dark brown. They also have the following characteristics:<\/p>\n\n