subject: Tiny Skin Moles Can Lead to Big Problems [print this page] Skin moles, which once used to be referred to as "beauty marks," are anything but beautiful. In fact, moles on your skin can lead to problems if they are not monitored closely.
First, let me say this article is not meant to alarm anyone. Skin moles, for the most part, are harmless and benign. Most will remain that way the rest of your life and are not a concern, other than they should always be monitored for any changes in appearance.
They can be a nuisance, however, if they are located where you normally shave, or where your clothing rubs against your skin, such as in the neck area, under the arms or around the waist.
They are also unsightly, and can be distracting to whomever you are with. The days of Marie Antoinette, when fashionable women drew moles on their cheeks, are long gone.
If you have pretty eyes and a large, glaring mole on your face, what do you think people are going to notice first? Yes, the ugly mole. Don't kid yourself.
Remember Enrique Iglesias? Handsome young man? Yes, but wasn't it almost impossible to get past that ugly mole on his face when he was on stage singing? And most especially when the television camera zoomed in!
Imagine the relief Enrique felt after he had the mole removed and saw himself in the mirror for the first time without it!
Discomfort and appearance aside, however, what is most troublesome about moles is their potential to become cancerous. Again, most do not, but there is always the potential.
A tiny mole on my right arm gave me a huge surprise a few years ago when it turned out to be a carcinoma, the less dangerous form of skin cancer (melanoma is the most dangerous form).
To remove moles is not the issue. There are several ways to go about it. The question is how and when. Of course I had it removed surgically by a dermatologist. Happy to be rid of it, but not happy with the one and a quarter inch scar, and the indent in my arm when I make a muscle. Still, I am thankful. It could have been worse.
Always be aware of any changes in your moles. Any changes in color, size, shape, itchiness, or bleeding should prompt you to visit your dermatologist.
If it's cancerous you'll have to have it removed surgically, which can leave a nasty scar, or even damaged skin in the surrounding area, depending on the procedure or the skill of the dermatologist.
If it is not cancerous, you have other options other than surgery to remove a mole, orseveral, if you want. Some of these natural at-home remedies are quite safe and have worked for many people. You owe it to yourself to explore all your options.
Skin moles are not among theworst skin disordersyou can have, unless they become cancerous moles. The best way to avoid that is to have them removed before they can become a problem.
