Moles are common and almost every adult has at least one mole. Adults who have fair skin frequently have more moles. Individuals can have anywhere from 10 to 40 moles on their skin. This is completely normal. Moles are generally nothing to worry about and it is normal for new moles to appear during adolescence and as a person develops. Moles also grow as a child grows into an adult. Certain moles may darken while others lighten in color. When moles change in appearance, become itchy, they bleed, or grow unexpectedly a greater issue may be present. This is when it is important to see a dermatologist.
Most moles don’t need treatment however a dermatologist will remove a mole which:
A dermatologist can remove a mole during an office visit and multiple moles can be treated over time. A dermatologist can perform a:
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