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Moles are small skin growths that may appear flat or raised and are often tan, brown, black, reddish brown, or skin colored. They are typically about the size of a pencil eraser. There are three types of moles. Monthly skin self-exams are essential in the early detection of abnormal moles and melanomas.

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Picture of Skin The skin is the largest organ of the body, with a total area of about 20 square feet. See a picture of the Skin and learn more...learn more »
Picture of Junctional Nevus Two uniformly brown small macules, round in shape with smooth regular borders. See a picture of Junctional Nevus and learn more...learn more »
Picture of Malignant Melanoma Less than 2 percent of all melanomas occur during childhood. Nonetheless, attention must be paid to signs and symptoms suggestive...learn more »
Picture of Halo Nevus Raised red-brown nevus with a depigmented halo surrounding it. See a picture of Halo Nevus and learn more about the health topic....learn more »
Picture of Blue Nevus Blue-black 4 mm lesion on the cheek of a child. See a picture of Blue Nevus and learn more about the health topic....learn more »
Picture of Basal Cell Carcinoma (Ear) A nodule with irregular borders and variegation of melanin hues, easily confused with a malignant melanoma. See a picture of...learn more »

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