If you have concerning moles in Middletown, Coventry, Cumberland, Warwick, Tiverton, Johnston, Riverside, Warren, Narragansett, and Providence, RI, you should monitor them for changes from color to shape. While most moles are benign, some can be cancerous, and early medical intervention is essential for proper care. The professional team at Aspire Dermatology is here for your preventative skin care needs.
What Is a Mole?
Most moles are harmless skin growths and are very common. Regardless of how long you've had a mole, look out for changes in appearance, as they may indicate the possibility of skin cancer, like melanoma.
Signs to Check a Mole
You examine your skin every time you look in the mirror, but a dermatologist can identify potentially treatable skin issues. Make time to see a Dermatologist at Aspire Dermatology, with multiple locations throughout Rhode Island for a full skin exam, skin cancer screening, and preventative skin care advice. Schedule Online today! Accepting same day requests.
Treatment for Malignant Moles
If you live in Rhode Island and have malignant moles, professional care is available at Aspire Dermatology. With locations throughout Rhode Island, One of our many Dermatologists can come up with a solution for you. The type of treatment your provider will use depends on the type of skin cancer and how advanced it is.
Typical treatment options can include:
- Mohs Surgery — precise removal of thin layers of cancerous skin that’s checked under a microscope until all cancer is gone.
- Surgical excision
- Cryotherapy
The team at Aspire Dermatology is here to help you with your skincare needs! If you have a mole, you are concerned about schedule an appointment online at one of our many locations across Rhode Island.