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Two leading dermatologists have created a guide that reveals how to tell six of the most common moles apart - and which ones are dangerous. 

Dermatologist Dr Daniel Glass of The Dermatology Clinic London explained while moles can vary in shape, colour and texture, there some factors to be aware of to determine if these need to be assessed by an expert.

Sydney dermatologist Dr Stephen Shumack told FEMAIL moles, or naevi, can be present at birth or appear later in life.  

Moles that have changed in shape, size and colour or have become itchy, painful or started to bleed should be seen by a specialist. 

Here, experts outline the features of six different moles as well highlighting those moles which could prove dangerous if left unchecked. 

1. Junctional Melanocytic Naevi

A junctional naevi (or flat mole) is the sort of moles that tends to appear in childhood and teenage years - and can show up anywhere on the body

A junctional naevi is the sort of mole that tends to appear in childhood and teenage years and can show up anywhere on the body.

These sorts of moles are flat and freckle-like in appearance. They are usually brown, dark-brown or black and tend to be uniform in colour.

'They do not usually occur in people over 50 years old and if they do they need to be watched carefully as they are more likely to turn into melanoma if they are new in the older age group,' Mr Shumack said.

2. Compound Naevi

Compound Naevi can be recognised by being slightly elevated in appearance and surrounded by a small flat patch

These moles are comprised of 'nests' of naevus cells (pigment cells) which sit in a raised patch above the skin.

These elevated cells are surrounded by a flat patch and there is also is some pigmentation depending on the person's skin tone.

Dr Shumack said despite appearances, these moles are usually benign. However, if you have any concerns don't hesitate to get a mole checked.

3.  Intradermal Naevi

Intradermal naevi are flesh-coloured, light brown, and usually, although not always, are smooth and dome-shaped in appearance

Dermatologist Dr Stephen Shumack (pictured) said moles can be present at birth or appear later in life

Intradermal naevi are flesh-coloured, light brown, and are usually smooth and dome-shaped in their appearance.

The moles can start off brown and lose colour with age. This is related to how the cells lose their ability to produce pigment over time.

They are most commonly found in adults, primarily on the head, neck and upper torso, and may also have a few hairs growing through them.

Dr Shumack said these moles are mostly benign but he does recommend checking them from time to time.

4.  Freckles

If your skin is prone to freckling, you see more appear over summer, however, these will fade during winter 

These are small, pale to dark brown, flat spots that appear are being exposed to the sun.

Freckles are common in childhood, particularly in people with fair skin, red hair and blue eyes.

They are a response of melanocytes (pigment cells) to UV radiation exposure - the sun's rays.

If your skin is prone to freckling, you'll see more in summer, however, these will fade over winter.

Freckles are not a sign of any underlying skin disorders, and they do not require any treatment.

5. Lentigines

Lentigines are generally associated with sun damage and are flat, brown and can sometimes be quite large in size

Lentigines are also known as liver spots or age spots and are generally associated with sun-damaged skin.

These are flat, brown and can sometimes be quite large in size. Unlike freckles, they do not fade when they are no longer exposed to the sun.

Lentigines are mostly found on the face, arms, chest, shoulders, back and the back of hands.

Their presence isn't a cause for concern. However, sun-damaged skin which results in a dark, flat spot which slowly changes colour and enlarges over time should be checked.

This is important as the spot may develop into a melanoma, a type of skin cancer that begins in the top layer of skin and then invades the underlying skin layer.

6. Atypical Naevi

Aytpical naevi can be up to 5mm in diameter, are flat and tend to have irregular borders 

Atypical naevi usually occur in fair-skinned people and are due to sun exposure.

These moles are often large, up to 5mm in diameter, flat and have irregular borders and pigmentation.

'This sort of mole should be assessed by an expert,' said Dr Shumack, 'as they can indicate a change to malignant lesions such as melanoma.' 

What is the ABCDE rule for detecting melanoma? 

A is for Asymmetry - Look for spots that lack symmetry. That is, if a line was drawn through the middle, the two sides would not match up. 

B is for Border - A spot with a spreading or irregular edge (notched). 

C is for Colour - Blotchy spots with a number of colours such as black, blue, red, white and/or grey. 

D is for Diameter - Look for spots that are getting bigger.

E is for Evolving - Spots that are changing and growing.

Source: Cancer.org.au 

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Main photo article Two leading dermatologists have created a guide that reveals how to tell six of the most common moles apart – and which ones are dangerous. 
Dermatologist Dr Daniel Glass of The Dermatology Clinic London explained while moles can vary in shape, colour and texture, there some factors to be a...

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