Even common moles can be dangerous!

Even common moles increase the likelihood of malignancy, provided they are numerous. The greater the total number of moles on the body, the greater the overall danger of melanoma, regardless of whether these moles are atypical or normal-appearing. People who have more than 60 moles are 15 times more likely to develop melanoma than are those with no moles, and individuals who have more than 100 moles are at 50 times the risk.