What Causes Moles All Over The Body?

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2014

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Question : I know its normal to develop moles over time but I am seeing these small ones popping up all over my body. I have some large ones that are getting bigger and look as though they are trying to detach. I spent many years in the sun as a child without proper protection. My husband noticed the changes i the one on my side and neck and is worried.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
cherry angiomas

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photographs.
These are cherry angiomas, A type of vascular overgrowth.
Usually these happen at older age but can happen even at younger age.
These needs to be removed with radiofrequency ablator.
Please meet a dermatologist and get these removed.
These are not dangerous, so there is no need to worry.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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