subject: Skin Moles Associated With Melanoma [print this page] The general contention is that skin moles on any part of your body are harmless. However, do not deny that these skin moles are a cause for concern. Have you heard about melanoma? Melanoma is a medical condition, where the skin contracts cancer. There are so many factors that serve as promoting factors, to convert skin moles into a serious cancer. Those who have skin moles ought to be aware of such factors, so that it can be avoided.
Some of the factors that can turn moles into melanoma include the presence of dysplastic nevus or the presence of more than 50 moles in the body. Having a lot of moles or dysplastic nevus does not automatically make one have cancer, though. When you compare the probability of getting cancer between persons with less number of moles and with more number of moles, the latter has a better chance. Scientific research has also thrown a lot of light on this topic.
A lot of research was also put on the other causative factors. Genetics can also have a bearing on melanoma formation. You may have melanoma, if you notice that it runs in your family. For instance, if you have your very close relatives like father, mother or siblings with skin cancer, then you might have a higher chance. In some families, there will be certain inherited diseases or disorders like xerodermapigmentosum. When that happens, melanoma occurrence is highly probably because of the skin's sensitivity to the sun. But you need not be alarmed by this fact, as there are wonderful remedies to solve this problem. In today's world of advanced technology, complete mole removal is also achievable. The laser surgeries undertaken by many patients with melanoma are successful solutions.
The skin is not naturally sensitive to the rays of the sun. But due to the usage of certain antibiotics or antidepressants, the skin can turn more sensitive to sun's exposure. Some hormonal tablets can also increase possibilities of the skin turning cancerous. In these cases, you will experience having your immune system become suppressed. These could lead you to have melanoma. These factors are not mentioned to alarm people with moles.
It is only meant to make people more aware and mindful of their moles. Melanoma will be prevented, if they will avoid the causative agents. People with very fair complexion have higher sun sensitivity. People will blue eyes and blond hair even have much higher tendencies. Therefore, when traveling in summer, they should be more careful. Getting one kind of melanoma will increase the chances of getting the other associated types. You may be aware of some people using sun lamps or tanning booths. Physicians advise people with skin moles not to use sunlamps or tanning booths if they are less than 30 years of age. Do not expose your skin to them for prolonged periods of time.
I hope this article helps you in understanding the how a normal skin mole becoming cancerous. Again, they are not dangerous and benign. They do not pose any threat to human beings normally. In fact, in some cultures, they are regarded as beautiful if found on certain parts of the body.
