Will a mole grow bigger?

Most of the moles on our bodies are congenital and are also related to genetics, but these moles are not large, with a diameter of about six millimeters. But will moles grow bigger? Generally, benign moles will not change, but if they do change, you should be alert, especially if they are larger than one centimeter. You should go to the hospital for examination in time and listen to the doctor's advice to use laser to remove them.

1. Will a mole grow bigger?

Generally speaking, the diameter of a benign pigmented nevus is usually less than six millimeters. If we find that the mole has become larger, we should be alert.

2. Be alert to changes in moles

1. Sudden or continuous bulge

Especially on the originally flat benign pigmented nevus, obvious bulges appear.

2. Shape Change

Benign moles are generally round in shape, with clear boundaries and regular edges between them and the surrounding normal skin. When malignant transformation occurs, the edges may become irregular, becoming jagged or other shapes, and the pigment often diffuses and disappears into the surrounding normal skin.

For example, the edges of a mole that was originally round begin to become irregular, the shape is no longer symmetrical, and the boundary between it and the surrounding skin is unclear.

3. Size changes

4. Leather surface changes

The surface of benign pigmented nevus is smooth and flat, with no other pathological phenomena. If there is desquamation, erosion, exudation, scab, bleeding, etc.

5. Color changes

Benign moles have a uniform color, dark brown or black, without any other colors. Once malignancy occurs, a variety of colors will appear. In addition to dark brown and black, red, pink, white, blue, etc. can also be seen. These colors first appear at the edge of the mole and gradually spread to the surrounding normal skin.

6. Hardness changes

Benign pigmented nevus has uniform hardness and soft but not soft texture. If it is suddenly found to be "softening" or "brittle".

Through our introduction, I believe that everyone has a better understanding of the symptoms of malignant transformation of moles, so we still hope that everyone can always pay attention to the changes in moles. If the above situation occurs, you should immediately go to a regular large hospital for diagnosis and treatment. Early detection and early treatment may cure the disease, otherwise it will cause cancer and endanger your life.