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Common Skin Conditions: Dermatitis and Moles  by: Claire Bowes Two of the most common skin conditions are the presence of moles and dermatitis. Moles can have more serious consequences than the irritation of dermatitis. Moles occur when the cells in the skin that give it its pigment, called melanocytes, grow in clusters. These cells normally grow throughout the skin, but when too many grow in the same place a mole occurs. Most moles appear before the age of 25, but some may appear much later. Moles can remain static or change over time. Although most are not dangerous, some can be malignant and lead to melanoma. Any mole that oozes or becomes painful or sensitive should be checked out by a dermatologist. Moles that suddenly appear after the age of 25 or begin to change or grow should also be evaluated. When evaluating your moles, keep the following in mind. Moles should be round. If your moles are asymmetrical, or irregular in shape, have it evaluated. If you find a mole that is larger than ¼”, mention it to your doctor or dermatologist. If you find that your mole has an irregular or jagged edge, or is not all one color, have your doctor look at it. Finally, any mole that is red or blue may be cause for concern. Treating moles is not difficult. If a mole is embarrassing, or becomes irritated under your clothing, you may ask your doctor to remove it. Moles can be frozen with a chemical, after which they dry up and fall off. Other moles can be simply cut off of the skin. Often, doctors will remove entire moles that seem suspicious and test the tissue for cancer. If any malignancy is found, they may cut out a slightly larger area of skin and then suture the site closed. Check your skin regularly for changes in your moles. If any seem suspicious, or any changes have occurred, let your doctor know. Preventing a problem is as easy as going on “mole patrol.” About The Author Claire Bowes is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Eczema Causes & Cures. Claire provides more information on her site about Dermatitis & Moles that you can research at home. cbowes999@yahoo.com This article was posted on March 20, 2006 Read More Articles from the "Health" Category: Root Canal in New York Can Fight Tooth Decay by Erzana Jones Aba Autism Treatment Method by Rachel Evans Addressing Some Of The Risks Associated With A High Protein Diet by D.J. Netz Weight Loss Tips! by Paul Marsland Is Arthritis Causing You Pain? by Glenda Erceg Dandelions! This Common Weed is a Wonderful Spring Tonic by Cori Young How to Protect Your Family Against the Coming Pandemic by John Hart Natural Health Clinic Colon Center Stone Mountain by Tricia Sandberg Back-Pain Acupuncture 'Effective In Bristol Pain Clinic by Zhentong Han Emotrance & Well-Being by Zannie Rose << Back to "Health" Index

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