Skin Moles
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Skin Moles Symptoms
Skin moles rarely cause symptoms.
The normal appearance of a skin mole includes:
Color is tan, brown, or black
Sharp borders
Round or oval shape
Less than 6 mm (1/4 inch) in diameter
Symmetric: one side has the same shape as the other
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Last Updated: Jul 31, 2008
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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.
