Where do Moles come from? How do they form?
The majority of moles are brown, or skin colored. They vary greatly in size, shape and color. The initial brown colour is caused by melanocytes, the special cells that produce the pigment melanin. Everybody has moles. Experts believe most moles are formed before we are born, with the majority being formed before the age of 20, with some occurring later on in life. Each individual mole, will grow at different rates, each one having their own unique life cycle. The life cycle of the average mole is estimated at close to 50 years. In the beginning moles are flat, and tan in color, however some can be pink, brown or as illustrated in your case, black. As time goes on, they may become larger, and in some cases develop small hairs. As we age, their color may lighten or become raised. Some don’t change in appearance at all, gradually fade or can even disappear altogether. Exposure to the sun increases the number of moles, and existing ones may also darken. During the teen years and while preg
