5 Main Types of Skin Moles

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Skin moles are growths on the skin. They are usually round or oval-shaped. Their color is generally brown. They are very common and they can occur all over the body but they occur more frequently on the trunk of the body, the face, and the arms.

Different types of skin moles have different characteristics and properties. Here are the five main types:

Junctional Moles: These are typically in shades of brown and can be very slightly raised above the skin or completely flat

Compound Moles: These growths are usually raised and can be of a tan shade to a deep brown. This type involves melanocytes (which are the cells that produce our skin color) and can be found in the upper and lower layers of the skin.

Dermal Moles: These types of growths can contain hair and are very common on the upper half of the body. They can be the same color as the flesh all the way through a dark brown.

Blue Moles: These are always raised slightly and as the name indicates are a deep brownish or bluish. Women possess these types of growths much more commonly than men.

Sebaceous Moles: This type of growth does not resemble the rest in that they are very rough to the touch and typically yellowish. They are caused by overactive oil glands.

Most of the different types of growths are non-cancerous. But if you notice any changes on their size and color, then you should seek medical attention. 

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