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raeanna74 · 12-21-2003, 07:35 PM

Getting moles aren't abnormal with age. The time to become concerned are when they are
1. larger than a pencil eraser.
2. Multicolored
3. Have irragular edges.
4. Bleed or are tender
5. Are raised so that they catch on clothing.

I am very fair skinned and have gotten a couple moles removed because they fit the criteria. Your friend could just ask his regular physician to check them when he sees him for his yearly physical. That is what I did. The first one my Dr removed was considered "precancerous melanoma" when they analyzed it meaning that it hadn't grown any "roots" and spread. It had the appearance and size of a cancerous one though so I have to check myself and get checked regularly. I don't think your friend has too much to worry but he should have his Dr check them when he sees him this year. No hurt in asking. A world of hurt if you don't ask and they happen to be a problem.

12-21-2003, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Getting moles aren't abnormal with age. The time to become concerned are when they are 1. larger than a pencil eraser. 2. Multicolored 3. Have irragular edges. 4. Bleed or are tender 5. Are raised so that they catch on clothing. I am very fair skinned and have gotten a couple moles removed because they fit the criteria. Your friend could just ask his regular physician to check them when he sees him for his yearly physical. That is what I did. The first one my Dr removed was considered "precancerous melanoma" when they analyzed it meaning that it hadn't grown any "roots" and spread. It had the appearance and size of a cancerous one though so I have to check myself and get checked regularly. I don't think your friend has too much to worry but he should have his Dr check them when he sees him this year. No hurt in asking. A world of hurt if you don't ask and they happen to be a problem. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.