Moles - medical reason to remove them

Most moles are good or benign. It is good habit to have them checked periodically, once every 6 months or an year.

There are signs and symptoms when it is better to remove a mole and histopathological examination done.

The signs are -

- ABCD rule - It grows very fast, there is change in colour, the shape becomes irregular and asymmetrical;

- If it bleeds, itches or becomes symptomatic;

- If it is on trauma prone sites – palms and soles.