Most people develop several moles (nevi) throughout adulthood. Moles can be found anywhere on the body, usually in sun-exposed areas, and are typically brown, smooth, and slightly raised. In most cases, a nevus is benign and doesn’t require treatment. Rarely, they can turn into melanoma or other skin cancers. At Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics, with locations in Port Orange, DeLand, and Orange City, FL, Neil Sandhu, MD, FAAD, and his team provide diagnosis and treatment of moles. To schedule an appointment, book online or call the office to speak with a friendly staff member today.
Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells that are responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin. Generally, moles are less than one-quarter inch in size. Most moles appear by the age of 20-30, although some moles may appear later in life. Most adults have between 10 and 40 moles.
Most moles are harmless, but a change in size, shape, color or texture could be indicative of a cancerous growth. Moles that have a higher-than-average chance of becoming cancerous include:
In some cases, abnormal moles may become painful, itchy, scaly or bleed. It’s important to keep an eye on your moles so that you can catch any changes early. We recommend doing a visual check of your body monthly, including all areas that don’t have sun exposure (such as the scalp, armpits or bottoms of feet).
Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics recommends using the American Academy of Dermatology’s ABCDEs as a guide for assessing whether or not a mole may be becoming cancerous:
If any of these conditions occur, please make an appointment to see one of our providers right away. They may do a biopsy or surgical removal of the mole to determine if it is or isn’t cancerous.
If our providers at Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics determine that your birthmarks or benign skin growths do not pose any medical concerns, yet you may still want to have them removed, our practice offers birthmark and skin growth removal for teenagers and adults in Orange City, Port Orange, and DeLand, FL. Schedule an appointment at Annexus Dermatology & Aesthetics today. Book a consultation online or call the office to speak with a friendly staff member.
Orange City
258 Treemonte Drive, Suite 258
Orange City, FL 32763
Deland
685 Peachwood Dr.
Deland, FL 32720
NEW! – Port Orange
3875 S. Nova Road. Port Orange, FL 32127
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