Moles are not supposed to be bothersome. Most of them have been there for so long that you forget if they existed in the first place. They also serve as an identifying mark for your body.
Everyone has moles and we usually get them during our childhood and teenage years.
They are groups of pigmented cells that are not supposed to cause you any trouble.
However, there are rare cases when the mole is cancerous. So, it would be a good practice to look at your moles once in a while to check if they are showing signs.
All you need to remember is “A-B-C-D-E”.
A is for Asymmetrical shape.
Look closely and check if the right and left sides have pretty much the same shape.
B is for Border.
The border of your mole should be smooth or even. So, check for notches and any irregularities.
C is for Color.
The color of your mole shouldn’t change and it should be somehow uniform throughout.
D is for Diameter.
Your mole shouldn’t be growing significantly and there shouldn’t be new growths sprouting from your mole.
E is for Evolving.
Your mole’s appearance shouldn’t be changing. A sudden and obvious change in color, size, and shape must prompt you to see a doctor.
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About the Author: Dr. Elli Reyes is a specialist of Aesthetic Medicine from the Philippines. With over four years of specialized training, her aesthetic practice has involved a variety of skin treatments involving Botox, fillers, and the like. As a licensed physician, she has been engaged by multiple clinics and is regularly interviewed by the local media as an expert in the science of the skin. Her research and writings to date have centered on nutrition, functional health, and general beauty.
