Moles
About Moles
Moles are common benign growths that can appear during childhood, adolescence and early adulthood. Moles are usually round, flat or slightly raised brown lesions, but can be tan, red, black, pink, blue or colorless. Some moles have hair, and some fade overtime. Moles can develop anywhere on the body, even under the fingernails, between the fingers and toes, and on the scalp. Changes in a mole can be cause for concern and may be a sign of melanoma. When changes occur, a dermatologist should evaluate the concerning mole. Atypical or dysplastic moles are larger than a pencil eraser, have an odd shape and show more than one color. They require evaluation by a dermatologist, and a biopsy may be needed.
Treatment for Moles
While the cause is not completely understood and the disease is not curable, it can be treated. Treatment is geared towards reducing or eliminating signs and symptoms, treating Demodex mite overgrowth, preventing flare ups, and preventing progression of the disease.
For most patients, treatment involves a combination of topical and oral medications. Lasers and light-based treatments can be effective. If you have ocular rosacea, your treatment plan may include warm compresses, eyelid cleansing, eye medications, as well as, oral anti-inflammatory antibiotics.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. White to learn if you have rosacea or other inflammatory skin disease, and the best options to control your symptoms. Left untreated rosacea signs and symptoms can become increasingly severe.
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