Mole Examination & Treatment in Burbank, CA

Moles are made up of small clusters of pigmented skin cells. Moles can be present at birth or may form throughout one’s life. An annual mole examination is recommended to check for any abnormalities, precancerous or cancerous lesions.

How To Spot Abnormalities in a Mole

Coupled with a yearly skin exam by a Doctor, self-examination of your skin once a month is the best way to detect the early warning signs of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, the three main types of skin cancer. Look for a new growth or any skin change.

Remember the ABCDE's in examining the changes in your moles: