What Are True Moles?
While most red moles are not dangerous, there is another group of red moles, known as true moles. True moles are pigmented and a little raised from the skin. They can be red, pink or brown. True moles are also usually benign. Which Red Moles Are Harmful? There are some red moles that can be harmful. These are known as pyogenic granulomas. These are also red in color and a little raised from the skin. However, they grow rapidly and form lesions on the skin. They are much softer than other moles and can bleed easily if subjected to the slightest trauma, such as being scraped or bumped. Red Moles and Skin Cancer Melanoma is a form of skin cancer in which moles, which can be red or other colors, appear and change shape, size and color over a period of time. A dermatologist can examine such a mole and determine whether it is benign or malignant. Basal cell cancer is another skin cancer in which red-colored lesions appear on the skin. Removal of Red Moles Red mole removal may not be necessar
