1. Appearance Change Over Time

I mentioned earlier that the size of mole is a good indicator. If the congenital nevi grows beyond 7 inches, it is a clear sign that it could very well be malignant. However, other than their parents, most adults won’t recall if the moles were developed at birth or after birth. As a simple rule of thumb, if they have grown larger than the size of a pencil tip (eraser tip), it is time to consult the dermatologist. Bleeding and itchiness could signal malignance as well.

2. Number of Moles

When the number of moles increases to such alarming numbers, this is not a healthy sign.

3. Symmetry of Moles

Moles are generally symmetrical in shape and each half should be identical to each other. Unhealthy and cancerous moles are asymmetrical in shape because of the growth.

4. Colour of Moles

Healthy moles are uniform in colour. When a mole becomes cancerous, there is a likelihood of colour change as different colour tones appear.

The above abnormalities should be a strong prompting for you to visit the dermatologist. A simple biopsy would be performed to excise a mole tissue sample for diagnosis. If you wish to learn more about the modern methods of treatment, the pros and cons of such mole removal methods and how you can effectively remove them naturally from home, do visit my blog.

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