Mole Check In New Jersey

Moles are usually just clusters of pigment cells called melanocytes, but sometimes they can become cancerous. A biopsy helps determine if there is anything wrong with the mole, like melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Your doctor can diagnose moles by looking at your skin. During a skin exam, your doctor inspects your skin from head to toe. If your doctor suspects that a mole may be cancerous, it is removed and sent to a lab for examination under a microscope (biopsy).

You might choose to make a skin exam a regular part of your preventive medical care. Talk with one of our dermatologists about a schedule that’s appropriate for you.