Cancerous Moles Diagnosis, Prevention and More
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Causes of Cancerous Moles
Cancerous moles develop due to mutations in the DNA of skin cells. The mutated cells multiply, forming a mass of skin cancer cells.
Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or tanning beds is a common risk factor for these mutations, but cancerous moles may also develop on areas of skin shielded from the sun. Exposure to toxic substances, a weakened immune system and heredity may be factors in the development of cancerous moles.
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