A small number of conditions can cause a whitish appearance on moles. This includes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, which can sometimes create white patches on a person’s mole. Another possible cause ...

Race and ethnicity influence a person’s skin tone, which affects the appearance of skin cancer. In lighter skin tones, skin cancer may be red, brown, or black. In deeper skin tones, it may be a ...

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A mole is an unwanted skin growth. It usually looks like a flat or raised bump that’s the color of your skin or darker. Most people get moles as a teenager or adult. Some moles are present at birth.

Moles and skin tags are skin growths that appear for different reasons. While both are usually harmless, one carries a higher risk for cancer than the other. Read on to find out what moles and skin ...

Freckles and moles are two types of skin spots that have varying causes, shapes, and colors. While most are not harmful, it’s worth talking with a doctor about any spots that develop suddenly or look ...