\nEven though no mole is perfectly symmetrical, most benign moles are round and resembles a circle or an oval. If you were to draw an imaginary line going through the middle of a mole, basically both sides should more or less mirror each other. Moles that lacks this asymmetry might indicate irregular cellular activity, which may alert your doctor to think of skin cancer. After careful examination, your dermatologist may conduct a mole biopsy (removing a portion or the entire mole) to be further examine it for cancer. If the result comes back positive, they will recommend removing it entirely.<\/p>\n
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2. Borders that are ill-defined or irregular<\/strong> 3. Colour and Consistency<\/strong> 4. Diameter of the mole<\/strong> 5. Evolution of moles<\/strong> The ABCDEs of melanoma are important during a mole check-up. But of course, these aren\u2019t the only reasons your might have a mole removal. You might simply not like the appearance and\/or the location of a benign mole and ask your dermatologist to remove it for cosmetic purposes. So, make sure your check with your dermatologist if you have any doubts and concerns about your mole.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reference:<\/p>\n
\nBenign moles are also typically having well defined borders. On the other hand, malignant moles may have borders that are undefined and\/or oddly shaped. Irregular borders may not always indicate skin cancer, but they will definitely prompt your dermatologist to have a closer look and also recommend more regular follow ups.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/new.msam.com.my\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Melanoma-2.png\")
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\nMoles usually have different shades of brown, however it all depends on several factors. These factors include one\u2019s skin type and skin tone, and also the amount of clustered pigment cells within the mole. However, while one mole might differ in colour from another, the colour of the mole should be of a consistent colour throughout the mole. If a single mole is darker in some areas yet lighter in others, this suggests an irregularity that your dermatologist will examine further during your mole evaluation.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/new.msam.com.my\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Melanoma-3.png\")
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\nJust as a mole varies in shapes and colour, they also vary in size. Most benign moles are relatively small (less than 6 mm in diameter) in size. There are exceptions, of course. Even still, if a mole is larger than 6 mm, your dermatologist will check for potential of cancer and may suggest for removal of it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/new.msam.com.my\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Melanoma-4.png\")
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\nLastly, your doctor will take note of any changes in your moles, including its shape, colour, and even the appearance of new moles. We may experience new moles throughout our lives, though it commonly stops after adolescence, while some may even disappear on their own. New moles may be benign, especially if they are regular in shape, colour and size, but they are still worth getting it checked out. But if any of your existing moles have significantly changed in shape, colour and size, your dermatologist might conduct further tests and may recommend removal of them.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/new.msam.com.my\/public\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/Melanoma-5.png\")
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