Why Are Moles So Ugly?
Skin moles have attracted a great deal of disdain over the centuries. The reality is that for many, having a mole is like being cursed and while this is certainly not true, society’s perception on the ugliness of the skin mole has made sure that only a small few are considered to be beautiful.
When it comes to debating the ugliness of moles, there really are moles that are worse than others. The mole is actually just a common phrase for a range of skin abnormalities which fall under the nevus category. In fact, there are around 13 different types and they all vary in shape, size, color and appearance.
Moles are for the most part harmless. After all, about 1 in 10 people has at least one mole on their body, and some in excess of a hundred. This is one statistic that is hidden from the public image thanks to the rather unsavory stereotype that this benign skin condition has acquired. From being associated with possession to witchcraft, it’s only very recently that we have started to realize that moles are something most people have, and that for the most part they are harmless.
But, there is one exception on the ugliness of moles and that is in the case of melanoma. It’s been generally accepted by professionals that those who suffer from atypical moles or scientifically – dysplastic nevi, are at a greater risk to develop skin cancer. It’s these atypical moles which are dangerous and they also differ from conventional moles with their appearance often being rather unsightly.
In the case of melanoma, there is not much difference between a melanoma and an atypical nevus. Health professionals have now started widespread campaigns in order to educate and protect people against the dangers of these ‘ugly’ moles, because today the general perception exists that moles are safe, but the reality is that if you have one or more moles, it’s important to monitor their features. A growing mole, or one changing color is a warning sign, and a professional should check out these moles.
Today, there are a number of treatments to get rid of ugly moles. These are all performed by dermatologists who often can remove the mole entirely with little to no scarring. Mole removal is something that should be left to professionals, because while it may be unbearable to live with, an ‘ugly’ mole is a warning sign that you need to see a professional.
It’s not all bad for moles however, as in recent years many celebrities have been renowned for well placed moles that certainly give them an air of uniqueness. From Cindy Crawford to Marilyn Monroe and Arnold Schwarzenegger, moles are to some extents accepted as marks of beauty.
It would seem that today, society bases the ugliness of moles around their risks, with atypical moles being given the most attention when it comes to removal. As for typical moles, they have even started to contribute to natural beauty. Perhaps they were right when they said that a mole really is a window on one’s soul.
