The Moles & The Follow-Up

The mole, can be round, oval or irregular at any point of the body, in various shades of brown at the skin level, or deeply puffed, ranging in size from a few millimeters to a few centimeters.

When Will The Moles Be Dangerous?

Many mole can show a variety of changes over the years. In adolescence, pregnancy, after the sun, the colors may darken or increase in number. It should be noted that these changes have gradually occurred over a long period of time under certain circumstances. Sudden changes that occur in the moles (Color Change, Bleeding, Itching, Growth) are important and must be evaluated by a dermatologist.

Are The Numbers Of The Moles İmportant?

The high number of mole  (40-50 or more) indicates that the risk is increased.

Are Born Moles Dangerous?

Some moles are available in our skin at birth. These moles also have a slightly greater risk of developing skin cancer than ordinary moles.

Are Self-Examining Suspected Moles Detectable?

By self-examination, suspect moles can be detected. For this, it is important to know what to look for when controlling the mole on our skin. These are roughly moles in color, shape, border, diameter changes, bleeding and crusts.

Is İt Possible To Get a Definite Understanding Of The Risky, Normal, Or Cancerous Ones?

Whether  the mole  is risky or not carrying the risk of melanoma, is possible by the naked eye examination, computerized mycology and, if necessary, pathological examination.

Is İt The Right Reason That The Removal Of Moles Leads To Cancer?

It has been proved definitively that there is no harm to the patient when the moles are cut off. On the contrary, having a risky mole or a mole  that has not cut off  begun to have cancer changes can have very serious consequences, such as delayed diagnosis and treatment.

What Kind Of Process İs Mole Examination?

Mole  examination is done with devices called normal dermatological examination and   dermoscope. Dermoscopy is done with hand-held microscopes or computer-aided devices that allow viewing and evaluation in digital media. This examination is available at our clinic.