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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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A mole (or nevus) is a cluster of dendritic pigment cells of the skin, melanocytes, which can be either congenital or acquired. These pigmented formations are located on the skin, in Latin - the dermis. And all problems associated with the skin, as you know, are dealt with by a special section of medicine - dermatology.
So, what is the name of a doctor who specializes in moles? That's right, it's a dermatologist. But a related question arises: what about aesthetic medicine and the whole army of cosmetologists who offer to remove moles that people believe spoil their appearance and sometimes cause significant inconvenience...
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Doctor's Advice on Moles
Everyone has moles, and professional advice from a doctor about moles will be useful to everyone.
Dermatologists urge you to pay close attention to your moles, especially if you have a lot of them and there are moles in "inconvenient places": on your hands and palms, in the groin area, on your neck, in the armpits, but on the scalp. It is this localization of moles that contributes to their traumatization, and trauma to moles can trigger the process of their malignancy.
Do not forget to periodically examine moles and, if you find any changes, consult a doctor. If the structure of the skin around the mole has changed, scales or cracks have appeared, and the mole itself has increased in size and has become denser and more asymmetrical, causes itching or painful sensations - these are alarming factors. And only medical specialists can understand the reasons for what is happening.
And do not try to remove a mole at home: it is life-threatening. And if a mole is accidentally injured with bleeding, you should use regular hydrogen peroxide (which should be in every home medicine cabinet) and stop the bleeding with a swab soaked in it. And do not delay, go to a medical institution. A mole doctor - a dermatologist - knows what to do next.
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