10 Signs of Skin Cancer

4. New Moles

Moles are a concentration of melanocytes or pigment-producing cells on the skin. Most are benign, with colors ranging from dark brown to shades of pink. The average adult has between ten and 45 moles on their body, most of which develop before the age of 50. People who habe more than 100 moles are at greater risk for melanoma.

It is important not to ignore new moles that appear on adult skin because they are more likely to be cancerous. A new growth or lesion that isn't a mole may also be a sign of skin cancer. These types of growths could also be precancerous lesions that have an increased risk of becoming cancerous in time.