Everybody gets moles, even people who use sunscreen routinely.
Moles can occur on any area of the body from the scalp, to the
face, chest, arms, legs, groin and even between fingers and toes
and the bottom of the feet. So, not all moles are related to sun
exposure. Many people inherit the tendency to have moles and may
have a family history of melanoma (cancer), so it is important
to know your family history. People with certain skins types,
especially fair skin, as well as those people who spend a great
deal of time outside whether for work or pleasure may be more
likely to develop dangerous moles. Children may be born with a
mole (congenital) or often develop a mole in early childhood. It
is common for children to continue to get moles throughout their
childhood and adolescence and even into adulthood. The most
important issue surrounding moles is to be observant for changes
in the shape, color, or size of your mole. Look especially at
moles that have irregular shapes, jagged borders, uneven color
within th