A few grow so tall they develop a stalk or a horn and fall off naturally. Some moles may turn into a malignancy or cancer. Moles that appear at birth or in about 1 out of 100 people may fall into this group. A change in a mole can be a warning sign for a type of cancer called malignant melanoma. Watch for shades of red and black, tan and brown, or a red, white, or blue combination.
Smaller ones are usually harmless.
Additionally, symptoms of itching, pain, bleeding, recurrence, or swelling of moles require medical evaluation. Moles can be removed surgically for testing and for cosmetic purposes. All Rights Reserved. 101 Sivley Road. All rights reserved.