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While most moles are just simple growths on the skin and are fairly harmless (some are even considered beauty marks), but there are a few moles that are actually cancerous. Here are a few signs or symptoms that will help you catch them before it’s too late:

1. Some cancerous moles are unique-looking. Most people have an average of 10 to 40 moles on their body, and they tend to look similar to each other. If a specific mole looks vastly different from the rest, you should have it examined by a healthcare provider immediately.

2. The mole has a distinctive color. Most moles are pink, tan, brown or skintone-colored. When a mole is discolored or bears a color that is different from your other moles, it could be a sign that it is cancerous.

3. Irregular shape or Borders. Be very suspicious of moles where one half’s shape is significantly different from the other half. Also pay close attention to the borders, a cancerous mole will have noticeably uneven or scalloped edges.

4. Mole Size. Size is also a good telltale sign. Normally, a mole should not grow as big as the size or bigger than the diameter of a pencil eraser. If your mole is abnormally large, have it checked by a healthcare professional immediately.

5. Last but not the least, you should also consider if you are constantly exposed to things that are known to cause skin cancer, such as raw sunlight, excessive radiation, and harmful chemicals.