Question 1

do moles always grow back?

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Not Always: It depends on how they were removed. If they were completely excised (cut out) they will not return.

Question 2

how can we grow new moles?

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Sunlight: Exposure can stimulate the growth of the types of cells, melanocytes, that cause moles. If any of your new moles looks different from the others ("ugly duckling sign") be sure your physician knows about it and takes special care in evaluating it.

Question 3

are moles that grow bigger bad?

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Growing moles: Growing moles could be skin cancer.  Get them checked out as soon as possible by your dermatologist.

Question 4

how fast do benign moles tend to grow?

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Do not grow: Benign moles do not grow. If a mole and become larger, irregular, changes in color, becomes nodular or bleeds, see a doctor to have it evaluated and may be removed.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 5

can benign moles grow bigger over time?

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Yes, but: Yes.  But: danger signs for melanoma:
ABCDEFG danger signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter &gt;6 mm, Elevated, Firm, Growing progressively for a month or more.
See dermatologist with any of these changes.

Question 6

can pollution cause people to grow moles on their body?

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Sun Exposure: In genetically predisposed individuals, sun exposure will increase the number and size of moles.  Air pollution can cause other problems including exacerbation of asthma.

Question 7

do bumpy moles grow back the same if you get them removed?

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Get a consult: Some moles which are flat can be covered with make up, but seek out a consult from a facial plastic surgeon about more permanent removal.  Some moles can be shaved off with good cosmetic results while some require full excision.  I have found many patients are highly appreciative about their mole removals.

Question 8

do new benign moles appear full-formed over night? or do they grow into their eventual full-size?

Accepted Answer

Grow to a size.: If you have mole or moles, you may watch and wait. If the mole doubles in size, becomes irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form.  Drink enough water daily so that your urine is mostly colorless.
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

how long do new (benign) moles continue to grow until they have reached their final size? i assume they don't fully appear overnight.

Accepted Answer

Wrong question: Whether it grows, how fast it grows, how large it gets are all so variable there is no meaningful answer to this question. If you are worried, see a dermatologist. We are looking for changing nevi, black or multicolored nevi, those with very irregular shapes, those that bleed.

Question 10

why do moles grow on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Moles: You may have seborrheic keratosis and not moles. The exact cause of seborrheic keratoses isn't known. They are very common and generally increase in number with age. They tend to run in some families, so inheritance may play a role.
Moles also run in families and are genetic.

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