Tag: Mole

Cancerous Mole: How a Nevus Differs from Melanoma

A dark or changing mole requires attention: this is often how melanoma begins. We explain how a nevus differs from melanoma and when a doctor's examination is needed.

Melanoma: what it is, what it looks like, and how it differs from a mole

Melanoma is a malignant tumor arising from the pigment cells of the skin. We explain what it looks like, how it differs from a mole, and which changes require a visit to a doctor.