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1. Why is there a dark circle around my mole?
2. Can normal moles have black spots in them?
3. What do eye freckles mean?
4. Are moles with black dots cancerous?
5. Do moles go away?
6. Do moles get bigger with age?
7. Do moles grow?
8. Is a dark mole bad?
9. How common is a mole on the eye?
10. Can moles be brown?
11. Why do moles randomly appear?
12. Are moles blind?
13. What moles are bad?
14. Should a mole hurt?

Why is there a dark circle around my mole?

Halo nevi are almost always benign. In rare cases, however, a halo nevus can indicate the presence of melanoma, a form of skin cancer, somewhere else on the body. This is more likely to be the case in older adults and those with halo nevi that are irregularly shaped or colored.

Can normal moles have black spots in them?

A normal mole is usually an evenly colored brown, tan, or black spot on the skin. It can be either flat or raised. It can be round or oval.

What do eye freckles mean?

A freckle in your eye might seem odd, but they're actually common and usually harmless. If you have one, your eye doctor may want to watch it over time. It's rare, but they can turn into a type of cancer called melanoma. So whether they're old or new, it's always a good idea to get them checked out.

Are moles with black dots cancerous?

Atypical moles.

The borders of atypical moles may be irregular, with a lighter or reddish color, and unevenness or black dots around the edge. Atypical moles tend to run in families and they may be at increased risk of developing into skin cancer.

Do moles go away?

They can change and evolve over time. Some moles eventually fall off altogether. When healthy moles disappear, the process is typically gradual. A disappearing mole may begin as a flat spot, gradually become raised, then get light, pale, and eventually disappear.

Do moles get bigger with age?

Moles may change over time. They may get bigger, grow a hair, become more raised, get lighter in color, or fade away. Many people develop new moles until about age 40. Most of these are normal changes.

Do moles grow?

Changing mole: It's normal for a mole to grow at the same rate as a child. It's also natural for a child's moles to get darker or lighter. If a mole is growing (or changing) quickly, this can be worrisome. A mole can also be worrisome if a change causes the mole to look different from your child's other moles.

Is a dark mole bad?

Darkening is one possible sign that a mole is becoming cancerous and could be a melanoma.

How common is a mole on the eye?

How common are moles at the back of the eye? Moles at the back of the eye are common. They occur in about 6% of adults (6 in every 100).

Can moles be brown?

The typical mole is a brown spot. But moles come in different colors, shapes and sizes: Color and texture. Moles can be brown, tan, black, red, blue or pink.

Why do moles randomly appear?

The cause of moles isn't well understood. It's thought to be an interaction of genetic factors and sun damage in most cases. Moles usually emerge in childhood and adolescence, and change in size and color as you grow. New moles commonly appear at times when your hormone levels change, such as during pregnancy.

Are moles blind?

Moles are often thought to be blind when in fact they can see; they are, though, colorblind and have poor vision only adapted to recognize light. To find food and to navigate the dark underground, moles rely on their keen sense of smell and touch. ... Moles are small, burrowing mammals who live underground.

What moles are bad?

A mole that is larger than 6 millimeters, or the size of a pencil eraser, is cause for concern. Talk with your doctor if you notice any of the ABCDEs of melanoma, or if you have a mole that is evolving or changing in size, shape or feeling.

Should a mole hurt?

Moles, or melanocytic nevi, can sometimes be painful even if nothing is wrong. In some cases, a normal benign mole will have a pimple forming directly beneath it, which can get temporarily stuck. This can cause more pain and take longer to clear up than a normal pimple because it can't easily travel to the surface.