Are You Monitoring Your Moles?

A mole, medically termed melanocytic nevus, is a very common skin growth. You may notice some moles stick around your entire life, while others pop up after prolonged periods in the sun. Most moles are harmless. However, there are certain moles that warrant concern. These are moles that have an abnormal shape or change in…

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Your Skin Moles: Which Ones Are Suspicious?

Would you know what to look for in spotting a cancerous mole on your body? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. If you have a lot of moles, you are about 10 times more at risk for developing skin cancer, or melanoma. Melanoma only accounts for about 4%…

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