Flat Mole Rapidly Rises to Pencil Eraser Height
Should you panic and fear melanoma if a flat mole quickly becomes elevated to pencil eraser height? I read in a skin care forum of a woman who was very worried about melanoma because one [...]
Can a Benign Mole Get Bigger, Change Color and Shape?
Warning signs for skin cancer include changing shape and colors in a pre-existing mole, as well as getting bigger. However, can a benign mole undergo such changes? I was motivated to write this article after [...]
Can a Changing Mole Be Benign or Is It Always Melanoma?
We’ve been scared by the media about changes in moles, and skin cancer, a la, “If you notice any changes in a mole, see a doctor immediately, as this could mean skin cancer.” And you [...]
Melanoma Skin Cancer: When Changing Moles Are Benign
Melanoma: What can cause a mole to change besides skin cancer? We've been alarmed by the media when it comes to changing moles -- to See your doctor immediately if you have a changing mole to [...]
