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. Asymmetry or where a part of a mole does not match the other part. 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.