Moles

Other Names : melanocytic nevus
See also :

• Freckles
• Sunspots

Symptoms

There are several different types of moles, called “nevus” (singular) or “nevi” (plural) in the medical community. These include:

• Congenital moles. These appear on the body at birth or shortly after birth. Congenital moles can range in size, shape, and color, though they often are tan, brown, or black. Hair may grow from the mole. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies has a congenital mole (or more than one) at birth.
• Large or giant congenital moles. These rare moles appear at birth but are much bigger in size than a typical mole. Large moles can be 7 inches or larger and giant moles can grow larger than 15 inches, but may not be that big when your child is born. These moles can grow as your child grows. These moles increase the risk for melanoma and other health conditions.
• Acquired moles. These appear after birth and throughout one’s life. These moles may appear in areas more frequently exposed to sunlight. These moles are very common, and you may develop several of them over the course of your life. Those with fairer skin may end up with between 10 and 40 of these moles in their lifetime.
• Spitz nevus. These moles are raised and round. They can be many colors, including pink, red, tan, or brown, or even a mixture of colors. You don’t need to worry about these moles generally, and they occur most often in older children and teens.

Home remedies

• Minor surgery is the only effective way to remove a mole.
• Crushed Garlic : It is said that garlic can also be useful when it comes to mole removal. To use garlic to removal moles from your body, crush some fresh garlic to make a paste. Now apply this fresh batch of garlic paste directly on the mole. But avoid the area around the mole, otherwise your skin will get irritated. Cover the garlic applied area with a bandage for a few hours. You can also leave it overnight. The garlic enzymes will break down the cell clusters, and help them to spread out evenly, but this method of mole removal is said to work in five days
• Apple cider vinegar : The acids in the apple cider vinegar such as malic acid and tartaric acid will work together to dissolve the mole on your skin and completely remove it from the surface.
• Essential Oils : Cloves and Tea Tree are the best oils to treat Moles. Use carrier oil like Castor Oil. Lavender Essential oil and frankincense Essential oil are the best oils for after care. They fight infection, speed healing and sooth the area.
• Aloe Vera : There’s a small amount of scientific evidence suggesting that applying aloe vera to your skin may help reduce the appearance of hyperpigmented areas, though it won’t completely get rid of these darker spots.
• Castor Oil and Baking Soda mix : Mixing castor oil and baking soda together creates an ointment that may remove moles if applied for several weeks. The theory behind this is that the baking soda dries out the mole and the castor oil helps protect the skin.

Warnings

• Anyone who has one or more uncertain pigmented spots should have their physician or dermatologist evaluate them. Even verbal descriptions and photographs cannot convey enough information for satisfactory self-diagnosis. As always, it is better to be safe than sorry.
• The American Academy of Dermatology recommends a full-body skin examination for adults as part of a routine annual health exam. It is important to have any new, changing, bleeding mole or growth examined by your physician or dermatologist as soon as possible. Skin cancers are curable if diagnosed and treated at an early stage.
• Irregular enlarging moles may either be skin cancer or develop into a skin cancer called melanoma.
• Skin cancer may at times masquerade or hide as a regular mole.
• A dermatologist should promptly examine irregular or changing moles.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.