Mole (skin marking)



A mole is a small spot of darkened pigment on the skin, which forms where
there is a high concentration of melanin.

Moles are usually circular or oval and not very large. Some children are
born with moles, and almost everyone has at least one or two moles on their bodies.

Sudden and unexpected changes in skin moles (eg.bleeding, irritation,
darkening, sudden growth) can be a sign of skin cancer so they need to be
watched carefully. If a mole appears suspicious, it will be biopsied and
checked for signs of malignancy.

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