Personalized Care for Moles at UDermic Health
Moles
Who Gets Them?
Almost everyone has moles, although they are statistically more common in people with light skin. You may have as few as five or ten, or as many as 40. Development is completely natural and normal.
What Causes Moles?
Most moles are naturally occurring and attributed to your inherited genetics. While you shouldn’t be overly worried, if you have moles it is important to examine them on your own from time to time. All moles are sites for potential melanoma growth, a common type of skin cancer. In some individuals sun exposure can cause them to make more moles.
At UDermic Health, we provide personalized evaluation and care for moles and other pigmented skin lesions. Our dermatology providers carefully assess your skin, monitor existing moles for changes, and evaluate new or concerning spots to determine whether further testing or a biopsy may be needed.
Whether you have a specific mole that concerns you or need a comprehensive skin examination, our goal is to provide early detection, accurate diagnosis, and individualized care to help protect your skin health.
What is a Mealonocytic Nevus?
Melanocytic nevus is the medical term for the common mole. It can occur on any area of the body. There are several major and common types including junctional, compound, and dermal nevi. Congenital moles are the kind people are born with. Spitz nevus is a worrisome form of mole that may closely resemble melanoma in appearance to the naked eye or under the microscope. Many patients also make atypical moles that may be called "dysplastic nevi" or "Clark’s nevi."
Moles Treatment Options
If your moles change in color, become irritated, or bleed, we urge you to schedule an appointment. Early detection and treatment can cure most cases of melanoma, the pigmented form of skin cancer. Surgical excision or biopsy can effectively remove the mole. Our providers are experts in their field, helping patients identify which of their “moles” are harmless and which ones may need to be biopsied to rule out skin cancer.