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Checking Your Moles: What to Look For

By Dr Sumeyye Yuksel
Checking Your Moles: What to Look For

Almost everyone has moles, and the vast majority are perfectly normal for life. Knowing what a healthy mole looks like, and what a change looks like, means you can act early if something ever shifts.

A simple guide

A helpful checklist looks at whether a mole is asymmetrical, has an irregular border, has more than one colour, is larger than a pencil eraser, or is evolving over time. Any one of these is a reason to get it looked at, not a reason to panic.

Trust changes over time

The single most useful thing is noticing change. A mole that has looked the same for years is usually fine. A mole that is newly itchy, bleeding, growing or changing colour deserves a professional look, promptly.

Book a mole check

If a mole has changed or is on your mind, book a consultation at our Harley Street clinic and we will examine it properly and advise you honestly. This article is general information and not a diagnosis; if you are worried about a mole, please get it checked.