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Moles
Pictures of Normal Moles

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Moles are benign tumors that come from melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells in the skin that make the pigment, melanin. Moles come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Some moles have the potential to turn into the skin cancer, melanoma. This gallery contains pictures of normal, benign moles and a discussion about what makes them benign-appearing.

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Flat MoleLight MoleMature MoleSpeckled Mole
Raised MoleLight Raised MoleRed Raised MolePink Raised Mole
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