what does a mole look like
A mole (nevus) is a benign growth of melanocytes, cells that gives skin its color. Although very few moles become cancer, abnormal or atypical moles can develop into melanoma over time. Normal moles can appear flat or raised or may begin flat and become raised over time.The surface is typically smooth. mole (nevus) is a benign growth of melanocytes, cells that gives skin its color. Although very few moles become cancer, abnormal or atypical moles can develop into melanoma over time. Normal moles can appear flat or raised or may begin flat and become raised over time. The surface is typically smooth.