Moles or Nevus can be congenital and noted at birth or acquired and appears later on. The congenital nevus are malformations and the acquired one are benign(non cancerous) growths.
ACQUIRED NEVUS
As they involve the pigment forming cells called melanocytes, they are also called melanocytic nevus.
Most moles are flat, dark brown to black and are found at the junction of the epidermis and demis and are called Junctional nevus.
Compound nevus involve a mixture of deeper tissues and are often raised.
Moles are usually removed for cosmetic reasons but as they can rarely turn into a cancer called a melanoma, we should observe for unusual changes like change in coloration, symmetry, enlargement , itching or bleeding.
Should changes like the ones above occur please consult your doctor .
Unusual moles may be bluish, have a halo or have hair on it.
WARTS
Though they may look alike they are caused by a skin virus called the Human Papilloma Virus and are contagious. Warts appears commonly on the hands and feet and occurs more commonly in children.
Although harmless they may be removed for cosmetic purposes. Warts on the soles of the feet may give problems as they impede walking if large enough.
TREATMENT MODALITIES
Radiofrequency surgery- Derma RF
Cryosurgery
Ablative CO2 laser
