The Mole Protection Squad

Unfortunately, there’s absolutely no way to prevent moles and stop them from appearing. This is just a sad fact of life. If someone happens to have perfect skin then they are lucky, but most people will have at least one mole on their body. Although moles can’t be prevented it’s still important to protect the moles. Why? Well unprotected moles can turn into melanoma; melanoma is a form of skin cancer. Checking the...

Abnormal Moles

Abnormal moles, or those which seem to appear out of nowhere, are commonly associated with being a sign of some sort of illness or disease. They are particularly associated with skin cancer and can sometimes be a lifesaving indicator of the problem. Identifying Abnormal Moles As the name indicates, abnormal moles are those which seem to have appeared recently and may potentially feel or look different to those that an...

Bleeding Moles

Most people have some type of mole when they are born or may get them as they get older. Most moles are nothing to worry about and they are just a cluster of pigmented cells that can be seen on the skin. However, there are a number of moles such as blood moles that a doctor would be more concerned about. People should also look out for bleeding moles and changes to a moles size, shape and colour. The main worry that surrounds...

Signs of Skin Cancer Moles

Not everyone with moles will develop skin cancer, and it shouldn’t be something that people with moles should worry about or dwell upon more than is necessary. However, it is true that some moles do go on to develop into malignant melanoma, and it is important to be educated and aware of the signs of skin cancer moles. Skin cancer is one of the fastest growing types of cancers, due in no small part to the fashion for having...

Melanocytic Nevus

Melanocytic nevus is the medical and Latin name for a mole; they are sometimes known as a nevocytic nevus and doctors may refer to them in this way when writing in medical notes or discussing treatment options with a patient. Types of melanocytic nevus Melanocytic nevus is a term which is used to refer to a range of skin lesions and marks which are more commonly known as moles. Moles come in all sorts of different shapes and...

What is Melanoma?

Much is discussed in the press about skin cancer, its causes and why rates seem to be increasing year on year. It seems that our fascination with having a suntan year round and the increasing use of sun beds is contributing to this rise. Melanoma is just the scientific name for parts of the skin which have started to develop into cancerous cells. There are several different forms of melanoma, but all can be treated and...

Melanoma Treatment

Melanoma is the general name given to patches on the skin which have started to change and produce cancer cells. If left untreated, malignant melanoma can prove fatal, especially when the cancer is at an advanced stage and has spread into other organs of the body. It’s not all bad news though as the cure rates for melanoma caught early are excellent. Different melanoma treatments are used for different stages of the...

Melanoma Symptoms

Most people are aware of the problem of skin cancer; they are therefore starting to take precautions when out in the sun, especially if they are particularly fair skinned. Most are also aware that they should be checking their moles and skin for changes, but knowing what changes you should be checking for and the melanoma symptoms is equally important. Melanomas are most likely to develop on the legs in women and on the chest...

Atypical Moles

Nearly everyone has moles to some extent, and they are more common in people with fair skin and those who have had prolonged exposure to the sun. Moles are just small collections of pigment on the surface of the skin, and are generally not dangerous or harmful in any way. Patients are always being warned to monitor moles closely for signs of changes and in order to pick up anything that may look a bit different from the...

Cancerous Moles – What Indicates Them?

Sun safety is at the top of everyone’s agenda, with skin cancer rates rising rapidly across the Western world. Everyone is aware of the importance of staying in the shade as much as possible and using a good sunscreen to stop getting sunburned, but it is not always possible to avoid being over exposed to the sun or getting sunburned. However, it is important to be aware of the danger signs of skin cancer even if you take...