Atypical Moles

It is a skin disorder which is characterized by the presence of many mole like tumors. Most experts believe that atypical moles are at higher risk of turning into melanoma as compared to normal moles. People with many atypical moles should have a complete skin exam each year. Moles vary in size from small dots to more than 1 inch in diameter. The skin cells that produce pigment i.e. melanocytes, which sometimes group together to form moles. They may be flat or raised, smooth or rough (wartlike), and may have hairs growing from them. Moles usually are easily recognized by their typical appearance. They do not itch or hurt, and they are not a form of cancer. Atypical mole on the skin, have some features that are same as melanoma such as an irregular border, slight variation in color, or asymmetry. Generally most of the people people have 10-20 moles over their bodies. These type of moles are generally seen on the back but may appear anywhere on the body, including below the waist, on the scalp, on the breasts or buttocks. There are chances that they may fade into surrounding skin into a flat portion.

Atypical Moles is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Atypical Moles may occur to the people at any age. The size, location and coloring of these moles vary and they are larger as compared to normal moles and have irregular borders. Also known as Clark`s nevi or dysplastic nevi, these moles are considered to be precancerous and they are more likely to convert into melanoma. When seen under a microscope, the features are in between a melanoma and normal mole. In fact, most of the melanomas found on people with atypical moles arise from normal skin and not an atypical mole. We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Atypical Moles. One should be followed closely with a very low threshold to biopsy any lesion remotely suspicious. Getting detailed body photographs are an excellent way to follow moles to see if any are changing. Individuals with atypical mole syndrome are at greater than others for developing cancer of the skin in the form of malignant melanoma. Atypical mole syndrome is thought by some clinicians to be a precursor or forerunner of malignant melanoma.

Causes of Atypical Moles

The common causes of Atypical Moles :

Atypical moles runs in families that is they may be inherited from the family members such as parents to their children.
The main reason may be exposing the skin to s unlight. But can also appear on the skin which is covered from the skin.
AM may be inherited (FAMM syndrome) or appear sporadically.
Fair skin person are more likely to develop the atypical moles.
Patients with a family member with the atypical moles are at an increased risk of melanoma.
The skin is light-colored and heavily freckled due to excessive sun exposure .

Symptoms of Atypical Moles

Some symptoms of Atypical Moles :

They can also protrude like a bump on a witch's chin.
A red peripheral hue is also present.
Border irregularity.
Diameter .
They are generally not present at birth but develop sometime later.

Treatment of Atypical Moles

If any member is having developed the disease, every other member should go for a complete skin checkup once in a year regularly.
The patient should always consult doctor for the treatment.
The only safe way to remove an atypical mole is to have it cut out . The specimen is then sent to the pathologist to be analyzed under the microscope. Removing an atypical mole leaves a permanent scar.
If you have a family member who has had a melanoma and you have atypical moles, you should have a complete skin exam each year.
Cutting out parts of the mole above and beneath the surface of the skin can leave a scar more noticeable than the mole.
Avoid over-exposure to sunlight or UV light which are found be the main cause of the disease.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

Disclaimer : All information on www.removeacne.org is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, please consult your doctor.