2006-07-14 18:13:47 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs J 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/wyntk/moles-and-dysplastic-nevi
This should help.
2006-07-14 18:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by heidielizabeth69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-19 22:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all moles can grow, but cancerous ones tend to grow and change rapidly. Look for irregular borders, a mole that contains several colors, is larger than a pencil eraser, itches, bleeds or hurts.
normal moles are generally small, round, symmetrical and uniform in color. You can see a dermotologist if you feel you have a questionable mole - a lot of times they'll go ahead and remove ones that look pre-cancerous..it's not very painful and can be done in the office (my husband has had ten removed so far.)
2006-07-14 18:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can do a ton of research, but you're still not going to be able to diagnose yourself. And a lot of the time the doctors won't even know if it's cancerous until it's removed. Some signs you can look for to see if it is cancerous, is if it's changing size, shape or color, or if it's bleeding, that's almost a for sure sign always. All the research is going to do is maybe help you mentally prepare for if it's cancer. The sooner you go see a doctor the sooner you'll know and all worries will be over. Plus the doctors usually tell you that skin cancer does not spread until it gets very large so chances are if it is cancerous, they can remove it very easily and then no worries! Good Luck!
2016-03-16 22:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moles do grow, you are not born with every mark you will ever have on your body. A doctor can tell if a mole is prone to be cancer by looking at the shape and color.
2006-07-14 18:17:56 · answer #5 · answered by garciasgirl9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a mole can grow. And if it's a smaller mole you're concerned about, the dermatologist will usually just remove it than to take chances.
2006-07-14 18:48:51 · answer #6 · answered by MuñecaBarbie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moles can grow. Uneven edges and/or change in the surface of the mole can indicate it may be cancerous.
2006-07-14 18:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by eeyoreshunni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safely & Permanently Remove Moles, Warts and Skin Blemishes
2016-05-16 21:44:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fast-growing moles with irregular borders and funny colors (such as red, white, or blue) should be checked by your doctor
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2006-07-14 18:17:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cancerous moles will grow.. they will also not be round and also different colors in different areas.. to know for sure if it's cancer you would need a biopsy
2006-07-14 18:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a mole can grow, and yes you need to see a Dr if it changes color or has a jagged shape to it. you should have your moles checked by your Dr. anyways, if he has any suspicions he will send you to a dermatologist.
2006-07-14 18:19:04 · answer #11 · answered by hot pepper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋