dermatologic disorders
Moles
Key Points
Almost everyone has moles, but people with>about 50 are at increased risk of melanoma. Consider biopsy if moles have ABCDE characteristics:Asymmetry; irregularBorders; high-riskColors (variations within or between moles or unusual colors);Diameter > 6 mm;Evolution (new moles after age 30 or changes in existing moles). Consider excision if a mole is a significant cosmetic problem. 