Hawryluk EB, et al. Pediatric melanoma, moles, and sun safety. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2014; doi:10.1016/j.pcl.2013,11.004. Moles are caused when cells in the skin called melanocytes grow in clusters. Melanocytes are generally distributed throughout the skin. They produce melanin, the natural pigment that gives skin its color. Complications

Melanin is a natural pigment that gives your skin its color. It's produced in cells called melanocytes. Wash the affected area with a mild soap or cleanser and lukewarm water. Very hot or cold water can make acne worse.

It’s the most common type of melanoma, accounting for 70 percent of all diagnosed melanomas. Symptoms and traits to look out for include: Then a scan of the mole(s) or pigmented lesion(s) will be taken using a ScreenCancer dermatoscopic imaging device When a pimple forms underneath a mole, pain and irritation will go away once the pimple clears up. To help the pimple clear-up, practice good skin care habits to reduce new breakouts. Certain hormones cause the grease-producing glands next to hair follicles in the skin to produce larger amounts of oil (abnormal sebum).

UV light from the sun can increase the chance of a mole becoming cancerous. If you have lots of moles, you need to be extra careful in the sun. Having many moles. Having more than 50 moles indicates an increased risk of melanoma and possibly breast cancer.An infection may develop if you scratch a mole and bacteria gets into your skin. Signs of a skin infection include bleeding, swelling, pain, and fever. In rare cases, melanoma Regular exercise cannot improve your acne, but it can boost your mood and improve your self-esteem. Shower as soon as possible once you finish exercising as sweat can irritate your acne. A combined naevus has two distinct types of mole within the same lesion – usually blue naevus and compound naevus. The service doesn’t provide a diagnosis of skin cancer, but ScreenCancer Dermatology Specialists analyse the moles/lesions and can help identify any suspicious moles that might need further investigation. You can take a photo of anything that doesn't look quite right. If you can it's a good idea to put a ruler or tape measure next to the abnormal area when you take the photo. This gives you a more accurate idea about its size and can help you tell if it's changing. You can then show these pictures to your doctor. Basal cell skin cancers

Irregular moles (dysplastic or atypical naevi) are a sign that a person has an increased risk of developing melanoma and the risk increases with the number of moles a person has. Dermabrasion for wrinkles. American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. https://www.asds.net/skin-experts/skin-treatments/non-ablative-laser-resurfacing-for-wrinkles. Accessed Oct. 10, 2019. The edges of a normal mole will have a clear, well-defined shape. The mole is set apart from the skin around it. Wu S, Han J, Li WQ, Li T, Qureshi AA. Basal-cell carcinoma incidence and associated risk factors in U.S. women and men. Am J Epidemiol. 2013;178(6):890-7. doi:10.1093/aje/kwt073The scans will be analysed by a ScreenCancer Dermatology Specialist for signs of malignant melanoma, with a report sent to you within one week. Microdermabrasion. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/cosmetic/age-spots-marks/microdermabrasion-overview. Accessed Oct. 11, 2019. Melanoma is the main complication of moles. Some people have higher-than-average risk of their moles becoming cancerous and developing into melanoma. Factors that increase melanoma risk include: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/melanoma-skin-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/signs-and-symptoms.html Moles. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/moles-overview. Accessed Oct. 11, 2021.