Should Young Adults Be Concerned About Melanoma Screening?
You may not know as much as you think you do when it comes to melanoma screening and just what to look for during your self-skin exams. Here are guidelines. […]
Are Moles that Stick Up More Likely to Become Melanoma?
Intradermal nevus. Credit: Dr P. Marazzi/Science Source Do you have a mole that sticks up more than the others, or maybe it’s the ONLY one that’s raised, and melanoma has barged into your [...]
What Can a Black Dot on the Top of the Toe Be?
A black dot on the top of your toe could be melanoma, but does this mean it’s likely melanoma? […]
Might a New Mole Between the Toes Be a Melanoma?
If you have a new mole or “spot” between your toes, do NOT blow it off as possible melanoma just because no sun gets between your toes. “Yes, melanomas can grow in areas that typically [...]
Have You Gotten 50 New Moles in Only a Month? What this Means
Over the course of just as month, about 50 new moles have appeared on your body. This brings to mind melanoma or the possibility that out of all those moles, at least a few will [...]
Is a Fast Growing New Mole Always a Melanoma ?
Relax, do not panic if you discover what appears to be a rapidly growing mole on your face, leg, stomach, arm or any other area of your skin. […]
What to Do if You’re Still Getting New Moles in Your 40’s ?
Are you noticing a new mole here and there even though you’re now in your 40s? This can be alarming to anyone who’s read that new moles after age 40 are cause for concern. [...]
Should All New Moles or Growths in Middle Aged Be Removed ?
Middle age is that time where you may be discovering odd new growths on your skin and even what appear to be new moles. Melanoma can take on the appearance of a new mole, and [...]
Will Several New Moles at Once Keep Happening in an Older Person?
If a middle age person suddenly gets several new moles, does this mean they’ll continue getting new moles for the rest of their life and thus have to worry about melanoma? […]
Over 50, New Moles? How to Screen for Melanoma even in Obscure Areas
You’re 50-plus & are getting new moles that your doctor says look benign, but you’re worried they might become melanoma. Here’s a brilliant way to monitor these new moles. […]
Percentage of New Moles in Older People that Become Melanoma?
A new mole in an older adult has a higher chance of becoming melanoma. But do you know what percentage of new moles in people over 50 or even 40 eventually turn into melanoma? [...]
Why Not Prophylactic Removal of New Moles in Older People?
If new moles later in life are concerning, why don’t doctors just remove them to play safe rather than having the patient continuously worry about melanoma? […]
Are New Moles in Older Age Really Dangerous or Is Data Lacking?
So you’re scared like sh** that your tiny new mole is an early melanoma because you read that older people are not supposed to get new moles! […]
Does Melanoma Make You Get More Normal Moles Every Year?
So if you’ve been diagnosed with melanoma, will this make more normal or regular moles appear on your skin year after year? […]
Why Pregnancy Causes New Moles in Vaginal Area
“Hormonal changes that occur in pregnancy can cause new moles to arise and moles to change” in the vaginal area or elsewhere, says Dr. Jennifer Gordon, who is board certified by the American Board of [...]
Can Moles Grow from Scabs?
Whether or not moles can grow from a scab is a popular question. And it has a definitive answer. Composition of a scab vs. composition of a mole -- do you know the difference? A [...]
When Should You Stop Getting New Moles?
Over age 40 and noticing what appear to be new moles growing on your skin? “People in the 40-50 age bracket may begin to get scary looking pigmented growths called seborrheic keratoses — which are [...]
New Mole but You’re 60-Plus: May Be Melanoma
If you’ve discovered a new mole and you’re 60-plus, don’t wait to get this checked out by a dermatologist. If you’re over age 60 you may be noticing new spots arising on your skin on [...]
New Moles in Middle Age People: Melanoma or Benign?
New moles in older age are cause for concern, according to many dermatologists. What if a newly discovered mole after age 40 looks normal? Should you have a new mole examined anyways? Dr. Monica Halem, MD, [...]