12 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, which usually develops before the age of 50. Those with 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. New growths or lesions on the skin may also be a sign of skin cancer. These types of growths could also be precancerous lesions that may become cancerous over time.