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Very rarely, but you should look out for the following signs that a mole may be cancerous.
Asymmetric moles
Border of the mole is ragged
Colors and shades are different
Diameter of the mole is larger than a 1/4 inch
Evolving, changing in size, color, shape
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Can moles cause cancer?
Moles do not cause cancer, however, certain cancers, such as melanoma, can present with moles. Most moles aren't cancerous, but if you feel concerned, you should see a doctor, as the cancerous moles are very distinguishable from the regular moles.
Can sharing razors cause moles to appear?
Interesting enough, a recent study in 2009, at the University of Chicago indicated that many different kinds of moles contain a family of virus that can spread by way of physical contact. Replication of the virus and the resulting moles often develop in the new host subjects. The worst of the problem is that these types of moles often create virulent cancerous cells that metastasize very quickly. Now, can we deduce that sharing razors causes moles? Maybe. Even worse, it may be that sharing razors causes cancer.
Where could you find information on signs of cancerous moles?
You can find information on signs of cancerous moles online at websites such as MayoClinic and WebMD. If you suspect you have any sort of cancer you should contact a medical professional immediately.
Why can moles be dangerous and what should you do to monitor them?
they can be cancerous. watch for any irregular borders or changes in the mole.
Is their a correlation between eye freckle and colon cancer?
No. Weird looking moles could be cancerous though.
How do moles adapt to their habitat?
moles adapt to their habitat by having big feet and a strong nose
Does New Zealand have moles?
We do not have moles.
Can you get rid of Skin cancer?
There really is no cure for skin cancer, you just have to have the doctor cut off the cancerous moles and try to not get sunburned
Do all cancerous moles grow?
Sometimes they change in color, sometimes they grow, if you find something that looks too dark of might be questionable you should go to the dermatologist before it gets worse.
What are the signs for skin cancer?
There are several signs of skin cancer. Often, skin cancer does take form in a mole. Moles alone are not cancerous, but if they are not evenly shaped, bluish in color and/or larger than a pencil eraser, it should be examined by a physician.
Can a model have a mole?
Models sometimes have moles. In the right spot, moles are often quite attractive.
Is it true that laser therapy can causes skin to turn cancerous?
"The need for laser therapy is often to correct potential cancerous sites such as sun spot or lesions. As such, lasers have been shown to often decrease one's risk of cancer."
