One topic of concern for many of our members here on SkinCancerConnection is what to do about an atypical mole. An atypical mole is also sometimes called a “dysplastic nevus.” These types of lesions are described as atypical because they do not look like other moles. They may have irregular borders, asymmetry, multiple colors, or show a change in size. Any suspicious mole that changes in size or color, itches, bleeds, or looks different than the rest of your moles should be looked at by...
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What it is like to have a Mole Removed
By Merely Me, Health Expert
In my previous post about moles we discussed some of the warning signs that a mole may be suspicious for developing into melanoma. These... Read more »
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Are your moles and freckles precancerous?
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Health Expert
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about some new information coming out about actinic keratoses, which are thought to be precancerous... Read more »
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Moles, and Other Common Precancerous Skin Lesions
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Hi everyone. Today, I want to discuss "precancerous" skin lesions as these are commonly diagnosed and treated. I hope that this helps... Read more »
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Atypical Mole Syndrome
By Eileen Bailey, Health Expert
Atypical mole syndrome, also known as dysplastic nevus syndrome, is a skin disease characterized by a high amount of moles or mole-like... Read more »
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Oh My Mole!
By The Midlife Gals, Health Expert
I have this squidgy thingy on my left eyelid. It reminds me of the lava flow from a volcano I saw once. The lava was turned into rock... Read more »
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Callus Removers Top Uses and How to Use
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: SALICYLIC ACID (KERATOLYTIC) - TOPICAL Pronounced: (SAL-i-SIL-ik) Uses This medication is used on the skin to treat common skin... Read more »
Hydatidiform mole
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A hydatidiform mole is a rare mass or growth that forms inside the uterus at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic... Read more »
Freckles, moles may indicate risk for eye cancer
People with moles and other features that put them at higher risk of skin cancer may also have an increased chance of developing melanoma of the eye,... Read more »
Freckles, moles, and the skin cancer question
In this Q&A from The Mayo Clinic, one person wants to know if freckles pose a skin cancer risk in the same way that moles can. Clinic... Read more »
Electrolysis and Hair Removal
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Electrolysis is the removal of unwanted hair by means of short-wave electric current which destroys the hair's roots.Some people regard the presence... Read more »
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