The changes in the mole have to be brought to the attention of your dermatologist. It is normal the mole to grow with us and to change through the years but any unusual change in the color, fast growth, bleeding or oozing, inching or pain could indicate that the mole is turning into a melanoma.

The best way for the successful treatment of skin cancer is its early detection. The dermatologists recommend performing a self exam check at the beginning of each season and at least once per year to be examined by a specialist. You have to check on regular basis your moles, birthmarks and skin bumps for any changes. Nearly everyone has more than ten moles, freckles, and spots on his skin but it is not difficult to monitor it for any changes. Since the early detection is the key in the successful treatment of melanoma, it is really important to notice the moles and spots on your body. It is strongly recommended to keep the history of your self exams and to observe the order of the exams. Our organization provides a free Check Moles List in order to  help you to make this process really organized and helpful for your doctor.

Changing pattern of the mole is a sign that something had gone bad. The truth is that all skin cancer is treatable if detected early enough. You have to check for any change in the size, color or shape of the mole.

Only the doctor could set a diagnosis. The procedure is simple and painless. It is process, called skin biopsy during which your doctor will cut the growth and will send it to a laboratory to find out what it is. The procedure takes a few minutes and could be done in the doctor’s office under local anesthesia.

Remember: the best way to keep your skin healthy is to perform a regular self moles test in order to find and remove any suspicious spots and growths.

Even that we group the moles in this group “body moles” that does not mean that you have to concern all moles on your body by one and the same way. From cosmetic point of view the body moles are less embarrassing than the moles on the face. On the other hand the body moles are permanently irritated by our clothes and shoes.

When you check moles on your body you have to turn your attention to the moles with specific location i.e. the moles that usually are irritated more than usual:

knuckles, elbows, knees or all places that are aggressively chafed by the clothes

the all places where usually are the seams of your underwear

the women have to examine the areas of the brasseries

armpits, between fingers and toes and all places where the skin tends to be in touch for the most of the time

Is it possible to prevent us of new moles appearing? In fact every person has at least few moles on his or her body. It is incorrect to speak about moles prevention just because the moles are in the most cases benign and does not disturb the normal functions of our body. Concerning the risk of skin cancer may be the prevention is to perform all activities that help us to gain in health. We must consume the right food on a regular basis in order to provide our bodies with the necessary vitamins and minerals needed for our normal body functions. The keeping our body in good form and well trained is another important condition to ensure the normal functions of the whole system. As a whole you will fend off problems with skin because your entire system is going to run better. Usually the moles indicate some problems that are going on internally so a lack of those problems will apparently have influence on the moles on your body.

It is the most natural thing that you can do for your body and keeping it healthy will allow you to feel better from the inside out.