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Quick Health Advice: Moles
You might not believe it, with our experience of the great British weather, but more people die of skin cancer in the UK than in Australia. In this exclusive guide, Dr Jessen stresses the importance of being familiar with our skin and any moles we might have, and provides simple and effective ways to check ourselves. He also advises on the safest way to enjoy the sun and dispels some myths along the way. You can’t catch the sun on a cloudy day? Think again…
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I had sun ray treatment in 1952/53ish (I was just under 2 years old)does this mean that I will get skin cancer or where the rays used not as powerful as the sun's Thank you
hi i have more than 25 moles on each leg, freckles im pale and im female. i am embarrassed to wear shorts in the summer because of what people might think. is this normal for me to have so many moles?
I am 17 years old and have a rather large mole on my chest. it wasnt there when i was younger and it appears to have got bigger. is there anyway i could go about getting it removed as im embarrased by it.
i have a mole on my back, which has A- B- and C. i had noticed it a while ago, but didnt think anything would happen, and nothing has, but now im a bit freaked out because i have a phobia of going to the doctors. i'm 14 and female, and wondering wether to go to the doctors as nothing recently has happened, any advice??? thanks x
I am 15, and i have just discovered a new small black mole. Is it normal to get new moles? and should i be concerned??
Hi, im 23 an have a mole on my thigh years now until about 2yrs ago it had changed from a brown colour to skin colour then sometimes ive checked it an its abit dark again it has been itchy too. Ive been to my doctor an he said its fine but since watchin the video im worried. What should i do??
i have a mole under my arm pit and is very hard for me to shave i am just wondering is there anything that could be done to get in removed but wouldnt take long to heal i am very uncomfirtable with it and very embarssed
i have what looks like a mole on my leg but its bright red. its only small but i dont know if its anything to worry about. Its been there quite few years. No medical problems in family, dont use sunbeds or get legs out in sun often. Should i be really worried?
hi i am a female i have a lot of freckles and quite a few moles but they look really similar there are a few moles i am worried about and dont know what to do as i dont wanna seem silly going to the doctors asking for a few moles looked at but im really worried because i know how bad cancer what should i do?
I have a mole on the top half of my arm. Its about 3mm round, slightly raised and is medium brown in centre but lightens at edges. At one point the skin started to flake/peel around one side but has stopped now. What do you think? i have loads of moles all over my body but they are only tiny and not raised.