Red Moles

Red moles are no different from any other kind of mole if present normally. Moles can be a variety of shapes, sizes and textures from smooth round ones to rough "splats" on your skin.

What is a mole?

Moles are just skin with a different color to your usual skin tone. This is caused by pigmented skin cells clustering together rather than being spread out throughout your skin layers. Moles can develop over time usually in your first 20 years, or in other cases they can be present form birth in which case they are known as congenital melanonaevi.

What does a mole look like?

There is no straight forward answer to this as each mole is different and unique. Generally speaking it is just a color change of your skin in a select area, usually small and circular however you can get irregularly shaped ones large ones, rough or smooth ones. The color is also unique and can vary from brown and tan colored moles to red moles.

The mole can also be in line with your usual skin or they can be raised and rough. A mole can be a combination of any of these characteristics so the best way to describe a moles appearance is simply; anything that is abnormal to your usual skin color or texture.

How do I know if my mole is dangerous?

Moles that can represent a health problem are those likely to become cancerous or that already are. Moles that are constantly nipped form shaving or are continually bleeding from excessive rubbing due to their location should be removed as soon as possible. They’re not only troublesome to live with; they are also prone to becoming cancerous. The only time where red moles can cause a problem is if it’s a color change from a previous beige or brown mole.

You can detect if your mole is becoming cancerous by paying careful attention to it regularly. You might forget about some moles you have if they are on your back for example as you cannot see them in everyday life but try to remember to examine them regularly.

If at any time your mole changes, for example red moles turning a dark brown color or getting larger then you should notify your Doctor. They may just want to take notes about the current appearance and size of the mole and possibly a photograph to compare with your mole later on. Naturally if a child has the mole you may be concerned with its size and unsure as to whether or not it is a danger to your child’s health. Some moles may stretch out a bit in children who are still growing but if you do notice a change in size you should take them in to have it looked at just in case.

Do Not Worry!

Try not to worry about moles. Get them checked if they change their appearance but most moles are fine and are just pigmented skin cells.