are moles cancerous

🧬 What Is a Mole? A mole—medically known as a melanocytic nevus—is a common skin growth formed by clusters of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes). While most moles are harmless, some can signal skin abnormalities, including melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. 🔬 How Deep Into the Skin Does a Mole Affect? Moles typically form…