Moles can appear almost anywhere on the body, and can come in many different shapes and sizes. The different kinds of moles, which can be either acquired or congenital, can be classified as follows:

Junctional moles, which are moles that are somewhat flat, or slightly raised above the skin. These moles typically have a brown color, but some can be dark brown-black.

Compound moles come in next. So called for having melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) in both the epidermis (upper layer) and dermis (lower layers) portions of the skin. They are slightly raised, and can range in color from dark brown to tan.

Dermal moles are the ones that are elevated. They are commonly found containing hairs and located on different parts of the upper body. These kinds of moles may have different colors ranging from flesh tone, to brown, to dark brown. It is usually these moles that can get irritated the most, because if they are located in an area where clothing will constantly rub, the moles themselves, and the surrounding skin, can cause discomfort for the person.

The sebaceous moles are yellow and rough textured, and are produced by oil-glands that have begun to be over-active.

The last is the blue mole. These are most commonly found on the head, neck, and arms of women. These are slightly raised moles that are actually colored by pigment found deep within the skin.

The moles listed above are mostly safe. However, it is always a good idea to have moles checked, especially ones that are growing bigger constantly. Doctors can check if the mole is cancerous, and early detection can help immensely when it comes to dealing with the mole and how to remove it.

Removing a mole can be done through a number of different methods. Surgical excision is one of the most common, but it has a high risk of causing scarring, and can be invasive.

Laser mole removal and electrocautery are alternatives. Using the same principle, but different media, laser and electrocautery essentially burn away the mole’s cells, layer by layer, until the mole is completely removed.

Be sure to have any mole checked first however, to make sure it is safe for mole removal.

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