A mole is a cluster of pigmented cells on the skin — usually brown, red brown or black — that can appear anywhere on your body. Moles are very common. Most persons have between one to ten moles anywhere on their bodies. Moles usually manifest before the age of 20.AECMC, the Cosmetic Clinic Abu Dhabi, recommends that you consult with the best skin specialist in Abu Dhabi if you want to remove a mole that is making you uncomfortable.
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INTRODUCTION
 Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black.
 The moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups.
 Most moles appear in early childhood and during the first 25 years of a person's
life. It is normal to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood.
 The years pass, moles usually change slowly, becoming raised and/or changing
color.
 Some moles may not change at all, while others may slowly disappear over time.
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WHAT IS A MOLE ?
 A mole is a cluster of pigmented cells on the skin usually brown, red brown or
black, that can appear anywhere on your body.
 And the moles are very common, most persons have between one to ten moles
anywhere on their bodies. Moles usually manifest before the age of 20.
 The Cosmetic Clinic Abu Dhabi, consult you with the best skin specialist in Abu
Dhabi if you want to remove a mole that is making you uncomfortable.
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 Common observations regarding moles are;
• Babies are usually born with moles
• New moles generally appear in children and teenagers
• Moles usually fade or disappear as you grow older
• Moles may get slightly darker during pregnancy
 The moles occur when cells in the skin grow in a cluster instead of being spread
throughout the skin.
 These cells are called melanocytes, and they make the pigment that gives skin its
natural color.
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TYPES OF MOLES
1. Congenital nevi
• These moles that are present at birth.
• Congenital nevi occur in about one in 100 people.
• These moles are slightly more likely to develop into melanoma(cancer) than
are moles that appear after birth.
• A mole or freckle should be checked if it has a diameter of more than a pencil
eraser or any characteristics of the ABCDEs of melanoma.
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2. Dysplastic nevi
• These moles that are generally larger than average (larger than a pencil eraser)
and irregular in shape.
• They tend to have uneven color with dark brown centers and lighter, uneven
edges.
• These nevi are somewhat more likely to become melanoma.
• In fact, people who have 10 or more dysplastic nevi have a 12 times higher
chance of developing melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
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3. Junctional Melanocytic Nevi
• This moles that occur from an accumulation of melanocytes where the dermis
and epidermis meet.
• These moles are typically slightly raised with regular borders and dark
pigmentation, and they can range in color from tan to dark brown.
• People usually acquire these moles between childhood and early adulthood,
because, it is common for melanocytes to migrate down to deeper layers of the
skin.
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4. Intradermal Nevi
• These are skin- coloured moles that often blend in with your surrounding skin.
• Their pigmentation is not as dark as junctional melanocytic nevi because they
are located in the dermis or the middle layer of your skin.
• These moles usually develop in late childhood or throughout adulthood and are
very common and usually benign.
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5. Compound Nevi
• This show signs of both intradermal and junctional nevi, with melanocyte cells
located in the dermis and derma-epidermis junction.
• These moles usually have a central raised area with flat areas around the
edges. They usually have distinct borders and even pigmentation.
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Home Remedies For Mole Removal
 There is no evidence regarding the effectiveness of home treatments for mole
removal, moreover, home remedies can prove to be dangerous.
 There is a risk of creating a permanent scar where the mole.
 The best skin specialist in Abu Dhabi recommends that you first consult with a
dermatologist before considering mole removal.
 Dark spots usually appear from too much sun exposure and from aging.
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How is a mole removed?
 The procedure used to remove your moles takes only a short time.
 The mole is usually removed and examined to confirm that it is normal.
 The procedure for removing a mole is usually a simple outpatient process.
 The recovery time depends on the size of the mole and the removal method,
it normally ranges from two to four weeks.
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SELF EXAMINATION OF MOLE
 Most moles are harmless, it is a good practice to check your skin every few months
for any new moles that develop or any changes to existing moles.
 A helpful way to remember what to look out for is to use the ABCDE method:
• A – asymmetry
• B – border irregularity
• C – color change
• D – diameter
• E – elevated (raised) or enlarged
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CONCLUSION
 A mole or nevus is a dark spot on our skin comprised of skin cells that have grown
in a group rather than individually.
 These cells are called melanocytes and are responsible for producing melanin, the
pigment (color) in our skin.
 Moles appear on our skin from sun exposure (ultraviolet radiation), or we are born
with them.
 The Adam and Eve Cosmetic Clinic Abu Dhabi is well equipped to help you make real
the appearance.
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