Moles are common. Almost every adult has a few of them. Adults who have light skin often have more moles. They may have 10 to 40 moles on their skin; this is normal. New moles that appear after the age of 50 should be carefully evaluated by a board-certified dermatologist.
Most moles appear on the skin during childhood and adolescence. Moles will grow as the child (or teen) grows. Some moles will darken, and others will lighten. These changes are expected and are seldom a sign of melanoma, the most serious skin cancer.
For adults, new moles and changes to existing moles can be a sign of melanoma. Caught early, melanoma is highly treatable.
Here are two facts that can help you identify possible melanoma early and get treatment:
If a mole starts to grow, change colors, itches or bleeds, schedule an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist.
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