All About Red Moles – What Are Red Moles and Are They Dangerous?
June 25th, 2010 | 
Author: A mole is an area of skin of different color to the rest of the body. Moles are caused by pigmented skin cells – melanocytes – grouping together instead of being distributed evenly. Doctors estimate that every human being has between ten and 50 moles.
Red moles can be alarming. They resemble a cross between a pimple or large freckle and will be about 0.2 inches wide, slightly larger than a freckle, and slightly raised. Like regular moles, they are thought to be partly hereditary in cause. If your mother, father and grandparents have or had red moles that were harmless, yours probably are as well. Moles a person is born with are more likely to be cancerous than ones that develop later.
Red moles can appear on the skin even on parts of the body not exposed to sunlight, such as the heels, genital area and armpits. They are more common, however, on the face, torso, arms and legs. If exposed to the sun for long periods on a regular basis, they can increase in size, at which point they are indicative of skin cancer. Avoiding the sun reduces the chance of getting red freckles.
A red mole can be expected to last for about fifty years. People above the age of 50 who find themselves with a red mole should consult a dermatologist, as it is abnormal.
Red moles are normal, but should not have any more colors and it is a worrying sign if the mole was previously another color. If a red mole keeps its shape and doesn’t enlarge and if it doesn’t have an oval or round border, it can be safely disregarded. If exposed to the sun, they can carry a risk of cancer. They should not be scratched as the resultant irritation can lead to melanoma.
For cancer to be cured, it is very important that it be detected early. Melanoma is a skin cancer which can metastasize, spreading to other parts of the body, with possibly fatal results. Particularly as you get older, it is wise to routinely examine your body. It is convenient to do so when emerging from the shower. While you may not be medically qualified, nobody knows your body as well as you do. Red moles should be checked for the danger signs mentioned above.
Cherry angioma, also referred to as Campbell de Morgan spots, are often confused with red moles.. These are superficial blood vessels, dilated capillaries close to the skin surface which can arise anywhere on the body, but are most often found on the torso. Cherry angioma are harmless, but can bleed generously when irritated. Most are tiny and flat, but they can reach a size of half an inch.
Many products have been developed for the removal of moles with no need for surgery and its concomitant scars. It should be borne in mind that if a product is described as “natural” but not “organic”, it may still contain undesirable chemicals.
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