Marilyn Monroe, Cindy Crawford, our very own Nora Aunor. These are popular celebrities that are distinguished by their beauty mark or mole. Some people find moles as assets, something that accentuates their facial features. Depending on its size and placement, moles do complement a person’s overall look. Meanwhile, some are bothered by it, having them surgically removed. Have you ever wondered how moles form and why they differ in size, shape, and color? Are moles cancerous? Let’s find out. A mole is clinically named melanocytic nevus or nevi, if pertaining to two or more moles. It is named so because it forms when melanocytes, the skin’s pigment-producing cells, form or cluster together. Usually, moles are harmless, common, and may appear in any part of the body. The appearance and quantity of moles depends usually on genetics and sun exposure. Most individuals have one to 40 moles. Light-skinned people, however, have [...]
