• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Pregnancy Logo 2018

Pregnancy Magazine

Pregnancy and infancy news, tips, and reviews

“Great
  • Pregnancy
  • Labor & Delivery
  • Baby
  • Breastfeeding
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • Buyer’s Guide

Ask the Doctor: Moles on new baby dangerous?

09/08/2011 by Leave a Comment

Q: Are moles on new baby potentially dangerous?

A: Only about 1 percent of infants are born with a mole and these moles. Moles are pigmented cells that cluster together and are known as a “congenital nevus.” If born with them, they can be brown, tan or pink in color but can also look like a blue-grayish bruise.  They are usually oval or round and about the size of pencil eraser.  A congenital nevus is typically harmless unless it is really large (bigger than 8 inches), in which case the risk of developing melanoma over the first five or ten years of life increase by as much as 10 percent and must be followed by a dermatologist.

Some people have a genetic tendency toward developing moles and also malignant melanoma. Those who have fair freckled skin and who play or spend a lot of time outdoors and who have a family history of history are more likely to have moles that develop into skin cancer due to sun exposure.  The cardinal signs of potentially malignant moles are ones that have an irregular shape (asymmetric), jagged edges, are uneven in color, and are larger than the size of a pencil eraser.

I encourage parents to check their child’s moles bi-monthly to detect changes and suggest that they mark the moles on a body illustration or take photos to record their location, shape, size and color. Don’t forget to look on the scalp, palms, nails and between the fingers and toes, as well as, areas that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, arms, legs, neck, chest, back, and ears. Don’t forget to use broad-spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen on a daily basis to protect your child from the suns harmful rays. I encourage parents to take their child to a dermatologist for evaluation of any suspicious moles on your child’s body. Earlier detection of moles on new baby will always have a better cure rate.

– Josh Fox, MD

 

Joshua L. Fox, M.D., F.A.A.D., is a leading authority in the field of dermatology, with an expertise in skin cancer, acne, cosmetic surgery and laser procedures.  He is the founder and director of Advanced Dermatology, P.C. of New York and New Jersey and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery and is a spokesman for both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. 

 

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

More to See

parent coaching

Parent Coaching: 3 Ways to Create a More Joyful Home

05/11/2021 By Sarah Moore

The perfect workout for pregnant women (sponsored)

03/28/2019 By Isa Herrera, MSPT CSCS

brain body parenting

Brain-Body Parenting: 3 Ways Dr. Mona Delahooke’s New Book Can Help Families Thrive

02/22/2022 By Sarah Moore

4th trimester

4th Trimester: How to Survive Baby’s Astounding (and Exhausting!) First Three Months

02/03/2022 By Sarah Moore

Footer

Copyright 2021 Pregnancy Magazine Group

Emails powered by Wishpond: PregnancyWishpond

Dedicated WordPress hosting: PregnancyFlywheel

WordPress Theme: PregnancyTheme

This website provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for an examination by your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional. Please review the Terms of Use before using this site. Your use of the site indicates your agreement to be bound by the Terms of Use.

 

Recent

  • Which baby nursery theme is perfect for your little one?
  • Brain-Body Parenting: 3 Ways Dr. Mona Delahooke’s New Book Can Help Families Thrive
  • 4th Trimester: How to Survive Baby’s Astounding (and Exhausting!) First Three Months
  • Want a Happy Child? Here are 10 Scientifically Proven Ways to Raise Kids Who Love Life
  • What you might have forgotten to sort out before Baby arrives

Search

© Copyright 2021 Pregnancy Magazine Group · All Rights Reserved

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
SAVE & ACCEPT