Other Aesthetic Issues | Moles

Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black; they may be located, alone or in groups, anywhere on the body. A birthmark is a colored mark that appears soon after a baby’s birth. Although many moles and birthmarks are completely benign and pose no health risk, some people choose to remove them because they consider them unattractive. Regularly using a strong sunscreen, and monitoring birthmarks and moles for changes, is highly recommended.

There are many types of moles and birthmarks, including the following:

• Congenital mole (dark and irregularly shaped)
• Atypical mole (irregular color and undefined borders)
• Cafe-au-lait spot (light-brown patch)
• Mongolian spot (flat, bluish and irregularly shaped)
• Hemangioma (reddish-purple patch or raised dots)
• Salmon patch (reddish patch, usually on the upper eyelid)
• Port-wine stain (dark red and flat)

Treatment recommendations for moles: 

• CO2 LASER TREATMENT