• Can a mole be indicative of skin cancer?

Are moles a sign of skin cancer? I have a mole on my scalp that I just noticed the other day.

4 Answers

  • Dermatologist
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Any suspicious looking or new onset mole should be checked by a board certified physician to make sure it is benign.

  • Dermatologist
  • Pottsville, PA

Absolutely, especially if the mole is changing. That said, the vast majority of moles are not cancerous and never will turn into skin cancer.

Stephen Schleicherde

  • Dermatologist
  • Land O Lakes, FL

Moles are made of pigment producing cells called melanocytes. Moles may be completely benign or if a more turns into cancer it can be a melanoma which is a serious form of skin cancer. If a mole becomes irregular in size color border or bleeds or changes quickly it needs to be evaluated and possibly biopsied by a board certified dermatologist

  • Dermatologist
  • Houston, TX

it depends if it looks abnormal, such as several lumps in it, a change in color, and growing in size rather quickly. If unsure, always have a dermatologist look at it.

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