2007-02-16 13:02:22 · 6 answers · asked by sugarpacketchad 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Can they be either Benign or Malignant?
2007-02-16 13:03:28 · update #1
yes. just follow the abc's of moles to tell the difference.
A-asymmetry (asymmetric is worse)
B-Border (irregular borders are bad)
C-Color (dark moles with more than 1 shade or color inside the mole is more suspicious)
D-Diameter (>6mm or bigger than the size of a pencil's eraser is concerning)
E-elevation (if a mole is elevated, it should be considered suspicious)
see the following link for pictures & more information
http://www.afraidtoask.com/skinCA/skinwarning.html
2007-02-16 13:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by frostypaws 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moles you've been born with are not cancerous unless they've undergone changes. Keep an eye out for uneven borders, and odd colorations. If there is any crusting or growth of a mole that could be a warning sign as well.
2007-02-17 00:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by Jody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are - some are not - it's not that simple to tell - it's good to go to a dematoligis to get them checked out - from there you can monitor them and watch for colour and shape change, as well as for more moles that grow/develop - it's so important to watch them...the doctor will then remove any that cause him/her concern...
2007-02-16 21:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by Gugie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can be. Most are not. But if you have a mole that has suddenly appeared or one that you've had suddenly changes (red, spots, spreads) then you need to see your doctor so they can test it.
2007-02-16 21:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all are. To be sure, check with a dermatologist - only they can really check and assure you
2007-02-16 21:11:22 · answer #5 · answered by PikC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some are! and if you are conserned about it go get it checked out!
2007-02-16 21:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋