Moles are common, usually harmless, skin growths that develop due to an overgrowth of melanocytes, or pigment-producing cells. However, a new mole or sudden changes to the color, shape, and size of ...

Moles show up on the skin where pigment cells grow in clusters. Most adults have some common moles, but they often fade by the age of 40. Changing moles or growing a new mole after age 60 can be a ...

Maybe you've noticed their tunnels, or the telltale piles of dirt outside a tunnel's entrance. Perhaps your grass is dying off, or you've spotted one of these critters with your own eyes! If you have ...

May is officially Skin Cancer Awareness Month. And, while, yes, you should be checking your moles all year round, if you are prone to missing this health inspection out, take this as a prompt to make ...

Having moles on your skin is usually nothing to worry about. They are very common, and most adults have between 10 and 40 moles on their body. While most moles are harmless, it’s important to: Monitor ...

A mole can bleed if it’s been injured. A bleeding mole may also be caused by skin cancer. If a mole is bleeding and is also asymmetrical, has variations in color, has a poorly defined border, is ...

Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...