Skin Moles
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Skin Moles Risk Factors
Risk factors for skin moles include:
Elderly
Fair skin
Family history of skin moles
Exposure to the sun
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Skin Moles Symptoms
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Basal cell carcinoma
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Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008
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Skin Moles References:
Muhn CY, From L, Glied M. Detection of artificial changes in mole size by skin self-examination. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2000 May;42(5 Pt 1):754-9.
Seidenari S, Pellacani G, Grana C. Colors in atypical nevi: a computer description reproducing clinical assessment. Skin Res Technol. 2005 Feb;11(1):36-41.
Tilliss TS. Examination of skin moles. Am J Dent. 1997 Aug;10(4):164-5.
Weinstock MA, Nguyen FQ, Martin RA. Enhancing skin self-examination with imaging: evaluation of a mole-mapping program. J Cutan Med Surg. 2004 Jan-Feb;8(1):1-5.
