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what is a mole?

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A benign growth: A mole, also called a nevus, is a benign growth composed of pigment cells.

Question 2

what is a black mole?

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Blue nevus: A blue nevis is a very dark mole. This can not be determined just by appearance. Since moles can be abnormal a very dark mole should be evaluated and possibly biopsied by a dermatologist.Even benign lesions can change and a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a melanoma can make a significant difference in prognosis.

Question 3

how is a mole removed?

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Surgically: It's usually excise surgically so that it can be sent for biopsy

Question 4

what causes a mole to itch?

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Different things: An itchy mole deserves a certain amount of vigilance.  Sometimes the itch may not be the mole but the surrounding skin or a clogged pore within the mole.   One must make certain that if it is indeed the mole that is itching that  along with the itch there are not additional changes in the mole such as color, size shape or elevation.  When in doubt consult a dermatologist.

Question 5

what causes a partial mole?

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Partial molar preg: Partial molar pregnancy. An egg is fertilized by two sperm. The placenta becomes the molar growth. Any fetal tissue that forms is likely to have severe defects.

Question 6

when to worry about a mole?

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See below: If it changes color, becomes larger, develops a nodule, bleeds or ulcerates, it is time to see a doctor. You may consult this site for more info:
http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/tc/skin-cancer-melanoma-symptoms
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. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 7

what does a black mole mean?

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Get it checked a : Dermatologist. He or she will check for any signs c/w a melanoma.

Question 8

can a mole appear overnight?

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Yes: Likely this is a solar lentigo.  If it changes colors or starts to enlarge rapidly than you need to have this evaluated by a physician.

Question 9

my mole hurts what should i do?

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Get it looked at!: Any time a mole starts to cause any tenderness it should be looked at and a biopsy taken.  Has it grown in size? Are the borders irregular? Has it changed shape? Has the texture or color changed? These are all signs to watch for. I recommend having a specialist take a look if you are concerned!

Question 10

how do you remove a regular mole?

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Nevus excisiom: Moles are known as nevi to doctors.  Nevi can be regular or irregular, and can rarely evolve into melanoma.  These are often removed under local anesthesia.  This means that lidocain can be injected beneath the skin, and the lesion is removed with a small healthy margin of skin around it.  They are often sent to a pathologist to make sure they are not irregular or cancerous

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