Common moles are often caused by melanin pigmentation and they are not at all harmful.
Moles usually occur on different parts of human body and they vary in shape, size, color and texture.
Body moles may change in shape and size as you age but they are not at all harmful for your health.
On the other hand Melanoma moles are very dangerous and they are the main cause of skin cancer.
The term melanoma is commonly used for malignant tumor of melanocytes cells which occur on the upper layer of the human skin.
Melanoma moles eventually convert into cancerous moles which can be very harmful for your body.
In this article, I would like to differentiate between common and Melanoma moles.
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Change in color Usually the color of a common skin mole remains the same but if it changes its color from black to brown or blue then it is a sure sign of the Melanoma moles.
Such types of moles are usually reddish and blue with scarring and blurred edges.
If you are experiencing some changes in your existing mole then it would be best for you to take the help of your doctor as soon as possible.
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Changes in the texture of the mole If suddenly your smooth mole appears to have a rough texture and you experience constant itching then it is time for you to get worried.
Common skin moles do not show any of these symptoms but cancerous moles are also accompanied by heavy bleeding, oozing of pus and inflamed, crusty and scaly skin.
Sometimes the mole also tends to swell and does not heal.
These are the sure signs that your common mole is turning into something very dangerous.
Consulting a doctor immediately at this stage would be very helpful for you.
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Appearance of new moles at a rapid pace Sometimes when cancer is developing in your cells it converts old moles into cancerous ones and even generates the development of new moles.
If you see that moles are developing all over your skin with a rapid pace then you must get a checkup done because common moles do not generate in this manner.
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Change in size If your mole becomes larger than the normal size and begins to swell and you experience pain then it surely is a melanoma mole that should be removed as soon as possible.
If you stop Melanoma moles at an early age then it can prevent you from the risk of further development of skin cancer.
Above stated are some points that you must keep in mind if you want to identify Melanoma moles.