Moles on the soles of the feet are a sign of luck and fortune? Doctors say if you have these 5 spots, be careful of cancer

The ancients believed that people with moles on the soles of their feet were lucky and wealthy. However, medical experts have a different view of moles on the body.

According to ancient beliefs, people with moles on the soles of their feet are often lucky. Accordingly, people with moles in this position are often considered talented, prosperous, and have a prosperous and fulfilling life, without worries or concerns.

However, from the perspective of medical experts, sometimes moles do not necessarily bring luck, but they can be a warning sign of cancer.

Moles can warn of cancer

Sharing about this issue, Professor, Doctor Guo Jun, Head of the Department of Skin Cancer Medicine at the Peking University Affiliated Cancer Hospital, said that moles can be a warning sign of skin cancer.

According to Professor Quach, skin cancer is a malignant disease that can originate from the outermost layer consisting of keratinocytes, or from the inner layer consisting of basal cells and melanocytes.

Skin cancer is the result of abnormal growth of skin cells. The main cause is skin damage from ultraviolet rays. There are three common types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, of which basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the most common.

Skin cancer is not usually life-threatening, but it can become dangerous if not detected and treated promptly. If not treated promptly, skin tumors increase in size and spread to other parts of the body, causing serious complications. Therefore, it is important to recognize the warning signs of cancer.

Moles can be a warning sign of skin cancer. (Photo: Duncan Dermatology)

Professor Quach said that skin cancer can manifest through ulcers in the oral and nasal mucosa or the appearance of unusual moles on the soles of the feet, toes, fingertips and under the nails,...

Therefore, expert Quach recommends that when seeing moles appearing on the palms, soles, fingers, toes, fingernails, and toenails, people need to be vigilant and need to monitor them regularly.

How to recognize cancer through moles

In particular, Professor Quach warns that if you notice moles with the following signs, you should go to the doctor early to detect the disease and treat it promptly (if any):

- Asymmetrical moles: The shape of a mole can warn of skin cancer. Accordingly, if the mole is asymmetrical, with two uneven halves, it is very likely a sign of a malignant tumor.

- Mole border: Normal moles will usually have smooth, regular borders. However, if the mole has uneven edges (borders), blurred or jagged borders, it could be a warning sign of skin cancer.

Some unusual changes in moles help warn of skin cancer. (Photo: Prevention)

- Color of moles :   Normal moles are uniform in color such as pink, red, brown or   black. However, moles that warn of skin tumors will often change color gradually or blend two or more colors.

- Size of the mole: A mole that is larger than 5mm in diameter or increases in size rapidly (visible to the naked eye) can be a warning sign of skin cancer.

- Some other unusual signs: Moles that are oozing fluid, itchy, painful, rough or scaly can also be signs of skin cancer.

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