Moles (Nevi) are clusters of pigment cells (Melanocytes) appearing on skin as brown or black spots. Most are completely benign.
Types of Moles:
- Common mole: Round, uniform color, clear borders, less than 6mm — benign.
- Dysplastic mole: Irregular shape and color, larger than 6mm — needs monitoring.
- Congenital mole: Present since birth — large ones (over 20cm) have transformation risk.
When Removal Is Needed:
- Suspicious changes (ABCDE):
- A — Asymmetry.
- B — irregular Border.
- C — multiple Colors.
- D — Diameter over 6mm.
- E — Evolution or change.
- Mole rubbing against clothing causing irritation.
- Mole in a cosmetically bothersome location.
- Itching or bleeding from a mole.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we examine moles and remove suspicious ones with histological examination for confirmation.