Another dangerous sign of a cancerous mole is if the mole is asymmetric or has uneven edges. Make sure you resist the urge to scratch an itchy mole so you do not make the problem worse, and see a specialist to have the mole assessed quickly. If one of your moles suddenly becomes itchy you should have it checked. The feeling of a mole is something that can warn you of a problem. Moles growing larger or smaller are also something to pay attention to. They may grow on only one side, for example.

Cancerous moles typically grow unevenly forming strange shapes. If your mole changes color that is a serious sign that something is wrong (although it may not be a cancer related problem.) If you notice your mole has changed shades, lighter or darker, or has changed colors completely or only in parts, you should have it checked immediately.Īnother common indicator of cancerous moles is changes in size. Knowing these symptoms is the best method to staying one step ahead, so if you do notice any of them you can arrange to see a specialist through a MoleSafe Skin Surveillance Program appointment ASAP. Unfortunately skin cancer moles are not always obvious, but there are certain symptoms to look out for that will alert you when something may not be right with your mole. A mole you have lived with long term- even your entire life- may seem completely harmless but recently turned cancerous. Sometimes it can be difficult identifying whether one of your moles is looking suspicious.

Mole in the middle of my forehead