A skin specialist has undertaken some mole myth-busting in a bid to get Brits checking for signs of serious health issues. The small spots, also known as melanocytic nevus, are common on all skin types and usually nothing to worry about.
But if they change shape or colour, it could be a red flag for skin cancer and you need to see your GP right away. Dr Sagar Patel, a dermatology specialist at MyHealthcare Clinic, says many people still aren’t aware of what they should be looking out for.
He said: “Unfortunately, the UK is way behind countries such as Australia and the United States when it comes to awareness of moles. While regular mole-mapping is very common in other parts of the world, many Brits simply ignore changes in their skin.
