When should I worry about a mole or freckle?

A mole or freckle should be checked if it has a diameter of more than a pencil eraser or any characteristics of the ABCDEs of melanoma (see below). Dysplastic nevi are moles that are generally larger than average (larger than a pencil eraser) and irregular in shape.

How can you tell if a mole is cancerous?

Darkening is one possible sign that a mole is becoming cancerous and could be a melanoma. This mole is about a centimetre across. The photo below shows a mole that has an area of inflammation around it. The inflamed area is about 7 millimetres at its widest but you can see that the original mole is much smaller than that.

When to see a doctor about a mole?

The pictures are just a guide and if you are worried about any moles or skin changes it is important to see your doctor to get them checked. The photo below shows a very dark mole. Darkening is one possible sign that a mole is becoming cancerous and could be a melanoma.

What do you need to know about inflamed moles?

Inflamed mole. The photo below shows a mole that has an area of inflammation around it. The inflamed area is about 7 millimetres at its widest but you can see that the original mole is much smaller than that. Inflammation is another sign that a mole may be developing into a melanoma and needs to be checked out by a doctor.

Are there any pests that look like moles?

Moles are not widely renowned as pests, and very few people even know what they look like. Depending on who you ask, moles are either the cutest or the weirdest-looking pests around. However you feel about their looks, there is no question that these little fellas are definitely pests!

The pictures are just a guide and if you are worried about any moles or skin changes it is important to see your doctor to get them checked. The photo below shows a very dark mole. Darkening is one possible sign that a mole is becoming cancerous and could be a melanoma.

Can a mole be a sign of melanoma?

The pictures are just a guide and if you are worried about any moles or skin changes it is important to see your doctor to get them checked. The photo below shows a very dark mole. Darkening is one possible sign that a mole is becoming cancerous and could be a melanoma. This mole is about a centimetre across.

Moles are not widely renowned as pests, and very few people even know what they look like. Depending on who you ask, moles are either the cutest or the weirdest-looking pests around. However you feel about their looks, there is no question that these little fellas are definitely pests!

What are moles and how to get rid of them?

Here are tips on how to identify and get rid of moles in the garden or yard. What Are Moles? Moles are ground–dwelling carnivores that prefer to eat insects instead of your garden plants. However, their underground tunnels can ruin your garden and lawn and make an easy access to your plants for other rodents.