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A member asked:
How to prevent from getting moles and what are moles?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Can't prevent moles: Moles are benign growths of melanocytes (pigment cells) in your skin. Tendency to get these is somewhat genetic, but everyone has them to some degree....you can't prevent them.
Answered 1/15/2016
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Sun protection: People with less sun exposure develop fewer moles. This is probably the only thing you could do to get fewer moles.
Answered 3/25/2013
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Heard most melanomas start from a pre existing mole. So is it a good idea to have all moles surgically removed to prevent this? Or impractical?
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