Moles are brown spots and growths that appear on the skin.  In most cases moles are harmless however in their sever form they can develop into melanoma's.  You are more likely to suffer from a melanoma if you have 100 or more moles on your skin. 

Melanoma is a form of skin cancer and in its advanced state can cause serious illness and even death.  It is important to check your skin regularly, because when melanoma is found early, it is almost always curable.

The webpage will provide you with useful information regarding moles and melanomas.  Simply click on the links below which will open a new window with the listed topic.

Moles and melanomas explained

• a-z of skin: moles & melanoma
• what is melanoma
• moles
• melanoma
• moles and melanoma
• is it a mole or a melanoma?
• moles and melanomas
• melanoma
• freckles and moles

Causes

• causes, risk factors, prevention and protection
• skin cancer - risk factors and early signs
• understanding melanoma - causes of melanoma
• genetics fact sheet

Treatment

• treatment
• methods of treatment
• additional treatment
• understanding melanoma - treatment

Research

• teenagers to help uncover the genetic causes of skin cancer
• trial tests new melanoma treatment
• melanoma vaccine trial raises eyebrows
• researchers turn back melanoma