moles
Moles
Moles are a very common type of skin growth and can appear anywhere on the skin. Although they are typically brown, they can be pink, tan, black, or blue. Most moles are round or oval, and they can be flat or raised. The vast majority of moles are benign, but rarely moles can become a type of cancer called malignant melanoma.
What to watch for in moles
It is important to examine your moles on a regular basis. Here are some features of moles to notice.
![An example of a irregular mole](https://suttonderm.com/wp-content/uploads/MolesA.png)
A = Asymmetry
![An example of a irregular mole](https://suttonderm.com/wp-content/uploads/MolesB.png)
Border
![An example of a irregularly colored mole](https://suttonderm.com/wp-content/uploads/MolesC.png)
Color
![An example of a irregular mole, larger than 6mm in diameter](https://suttonderm.com/wp-content/uploads/MolesD.png)
Diameter
Evolving
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