Can normal moles be multicolored?

Benign moles are usually one uniform color throughout. They can be brown, or black or pink, as long as they are one single color. Cancerous or pre-cancerous moles are multicolored. If the mole has more than one color, get it looked at.

What color is melanoma on scalp?

Melanoma (a very dangerous type): the appearance of this skin cancer on the scalp can be quite varied. Most appear as a brownish or black spot with darker irregular colors and borders.

What Colour are moles on scalp?

They usually appear as colored bumps or spots that vary in shape and size and are darker than the rest of your skin. They usually ranging from tan to brown to black.

What do cancerous moles on the scalp look like?

Basal cell carcinoma tumors have a variety of appearances from white or silvery bumps with a waxy texture to highly visible blood vessels. These lesions may be flesh-toned, brown, or black in color. Squamous cell carcinoma is also a common form of skin cancer on the scalp.

Can moles have 2 colors?

moles with uneven colouring – most moles only have one or two colours, many (but not all) melanomas have lots of different shades (see section on cancerous moles below)

How do I know if I have melanoma on my scalp?

Skin Cancer on Scalp Symptoms

• Red raised patches that might be itchy.
• Flat and firm flesh-colored lesions that appear similar to a scar.
• Sores that bleed, scab, and either don’t heal or heal and return regularly.
• Small, pink, or red, pearly bumps that might have blue, brown, or black areas.

What is a skin colored mole?

Skin moles (a “nevus” or “nevi” are the medical terms) are growths on your skin that range in color from your natural skin tone to brown or black.

What color is melanoma usually?

Melanoma often contains shades of brown, black, or tan, but some can be red or pink, such as the one shown here.