What we consider as harmless moles on our skin can give us dangerous melanoma skin cancer. The source of the moles in the body is the melanin-producing cells called melanocytes within the skin. Though babies are not usually born with moles but they start to appear when they reach in their teenager and young adults phase.
Do all the moles cause cancer?
Most moles never cause any problem but a person who has irregular moles on his skin is likely to affect with melanoma. Researches have shown that lesser level of a protein called p15 may promote the growth of moles into melanoma.
Role of Ultraviolet Rays in Causing Melanomas
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a major cause of melanomas. Ultraviolet rays are inclined to harm the DNA present in the skin cells. Occasionally, this destruction upsets certain genes that control how skin cells produce and split. If these genes no longer work correctly, the damaged cells may form cancer.
Check For ABCDE Symptoms
If a mole shows any of the signs listed below, consult an expert as soon as possible.
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Asymmetry: Half of the mole on the skin does not match with the other half.
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Border: The border or edges of the mole are blurred or unusual.
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Color: The color of the mole is either different or it has shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red.
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Diameter: It is larger than usual.
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Evolving: New mole looks different from the rest in terms of size, color and shape.
Other Factors To Be Considered
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Use a full-length mirror to examine your entire body for the moles.
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Don’t forget the space between your fingers and toes.
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Keep track of all the moles on your body. If necessary, take a picture of them to track them more prudently.
Lastly, the chance of developing cancer because of a single mole is very low but if you have irregular or unusual moles on your body, then don’t ignore them and get them checked to prevent any cause of cancer at the earliest.
What we consider as harmless moles on our skin can give us dangerous melanoma skin cancer. The source of the moles in the body is the melanin-producing cells called melanocytes within the skin. Though babies are not usually born with moles but they start to appear when they reach in their teenager and young adults phase.
Do all the moles cause cancer?
Most moles never cause any problem but a person who has irregular moles on his skin is likely to affect with melanoma. Researches have shown that lesser level of a protein called p15 may promote the growth of moles into melanoma.
Role of Ultraviolet Rays in Causing Melanomas
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a major cause of melanomas. Ultraviolet rays are inclined to harm the DNA present in the skin cells. Occasionally, this destruction upsets certain genes that control how skin cells produce and split. If these genes no longer work correctly, the damaged cells may form cancer.
Check For ABCDE Symptoms
If a mole shows any of the signs listed below, consult an expert as soon as possible.
Asymmetry: Half of the mole on the skin does not match with the other half.
Border: The border or edges of the mole are blurred or unusual.
Color: The color of the mole is either different or it has shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red.
Diameter: It is larger than usual.
Evolving: New mole looks different from the rest in terms of size, color and shape.
Other Factors To Be Considered
Use a full-length mirror to examine your entire body for the moles.
Don’t forget the space between your fingers and toes.
Keep track of all the moles on your body. If necessary, take a picture of them to track them more prudently.
Lastly, the chance of developing cancer because of a single mole is very low but if you have irregular or unusual moles on your body, then don’t ignore them and get them checked to prevent any cause of cancer at the earliest.
What we consider as harmless moles on our skin can give us dangerous melanoma skin cancer. The source of the moles in the body is the melanin-producing cells called melanocytes within the skin. Though babies are not usually born with moles but they start to appear when they reach in their teenager and young adults phase.
Do all the moles cause cancer?
Most moles never cause any problem but a person who has irregular moles on his skin is likely to affect with melanoma. Researches have shown that lesser level of a protein called p15 may promote the growth of moles into melanoma.
Role of Ultraviolet Rays in Causing Melanomas
Ultraviolet (UV) rays are a major cause of melanomas. Ultraviolet rays are inclined to harm the DNA present in the skin cells. Occasionally, this destruction upsets certain genes that control how skin cells produce and split. If these genes no longer work correctly, the damaged cells may form cancer.
Check For ABCDE Symptoms
If a mole shows any of the signs listed below, consult an expert as soon as possible.
Asymmetry: Half of the mole on the skin does not match with the other half.
Border: The border or edges of the mole are blurred or unusual.
Color: The color of the mole is either different or it has shades of tan, brown, black, blue, white, or red.
Diameter: It is larger than usual.
Evolving: New mole looks different from the rest in terms of size, color and shape.
Other Factors To Be Considered
Use a full-length mirror to examine your entire body for the moles.
Don’t forget the space between your fingers and toes.
Keep track of all the moles on your body. If necessary, take a picture of them to track them more prudently.
Lastly, the chance of developing cancer because of a single mole is very low but if you have irregular or unusual moles on your body, then don’t ignore them and get them checked to prevent any cause of cancer at the earliest.
About The Author
Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.
He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.
He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.
Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.
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