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Mole Removal Treatment in Pittsburgh

Moles, are very common brown or black growths on your skin that are sometimes elevated. We need Mole Removal in this effect.

Moles usually appear during childhood or before reaching 20 years of age with most of them appearing by age 40. The average adult will have anywhere between 10 to 40 moles in their lifetime.

As time goes on, you might find that some of your moles begin to change slowly. Often times changing color or becoming raised. It’s not uncommon for hairs to develop inside a mole as well. These changes are not always necessarily a cause for concern.

In fact, some moles don’t ever change and sometimes even slowly disappear. Sometimes as the mole goes away, a white ring can appear around the area. This is typically not dangerous or a cause for concern as this is normal.

The vast majority of moles do not present any danger, especially moles with a regular shape, defined borders and even color. A mole being irregular or raised does not necessarily indicate danger.

Because all moles contain melanocytes, they have the potential to develop into a Melanoma, a type of skin cancer which can be dangerous.

Types of Moles

Intradermal nevi

These moles are the most commonly experienced type. These usually appear to be regular smooth, rounded, outlined growths. They can be dark or light in color. These are extremely low risk for developing into cancer. So, Mole Removal is very important.

Congenital nevi

These are moles that you have from birth. One percent of the population has these. They have a slightly increased risk of developing into melanoma in comparison with moles that develop later.

Dysplastic nevi

These are atypical moles, and can occur at random, or due to inherited traits. They usually are flat, with irregular color and dark brown centers with a hazy border.

The truth is that these moles only have a less than 1% risk of progressing into a melanoma. Those with greater than 12 dysplastic nevi carry a higher risk of developing melanoma.

Having multiple dysplastic nevi is a warning sign that you may have increased risk of developing a melanoma.

Those with more than one dysplastic nevi who also have immediate family members (parents or siblings) with a history of melanoma, have about a 50% chance of their moles developing into melanoma.

Seborrheic keratoses

Although often mistaken for moles, these are a different harmless type of growth. They usually start flat and eventually become raised. They vary in color from black to light tan. Size can also vary between a few centimeters down to a few millimeters. Usually they first appear in your mid to late-teens. Almost everyone will experience at least a couple of these in their lifetime. They are not dangerous but can become itchy and irritated.

Skin tags

These benign skin growths are sometimes confused with moles. Usually they form in the groin, armpits, eyelids, neck, or under the breasts. Usually they are the same color as your skin or slightly darker, with a diameter of a few millimeters. However they can grow to several millimeters in length.

I’m 21 and was worried about one of my moles so my Dermatologist at the Golla Center for Dermatology took a biopsy and it turned out to be a Melanoma. I’m so glad that they were able to catch it so early. Everyone at the Golla Center for Dermatology was so kind and always took the time to make me feel comfortable. I recommend them highly!

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Examining Mole Removals and Skin Tags

It’s our primary job here at the Golla Center for Dermatology to perform a complete skin exam and discover any suspicious moles for Mole Removal

If you have a family history of skin cancer, especially melanoma, you need to be proactive so any cancer can be caught at the earliest possible stage. We recommend a skin exam annually for everyone, irrespective of race or skin type.

Even if you are in the office for an unrelated procedure, we are happy to offer you this Mole Removal exam. It’s that important!

Contact the Golla Center for Dermatology , Pittsburgh today for a comprehensive exam of all your skin tags and moles.

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