Why is my mole growing?

Question

So I have a lot of moles, like 9 all over my body. So any way 3/4 years ago a new mole appeared and I was sick of them and didn't want one on my breast so I cute it off. It just looked like a freckle then so I was fine with it. But in the last week it has started to grow and is now the size of a normal mole. Why did it start growing after 3/4 years?

Answer 1

A change in the size of a mole is a possible sign of skin cancer.  Don't ignore it and see a dermatologist, not a general physician.  I had skin cancer in my 30's and my GP said it was nothing and my dermatologist correctly recognized it for what it was and had it removed.

Info from the link below:

"What if I find something suspicious?

It's important to know the difference between melanoma and a harmless mole. A normal mole is most often an evenly colored brown, tan, or black spot on the skin. It can be either flat or raised. It can be round or oval. Moles are usually less than 1/4 inch across, or about the width of a pencil eraser. Moles can be present at birth or they can appear later. Several moles can appear at the same time.

Once a mole has developed, it will usually stay the same size, shape, and color for many years. Moles may fade away in older people.

Most people have moles, and almost all moles are harmless. But it is important to recognize changes in a mole -- such as its size, shape, or color -- that suggest a melanoma may be developing. "

Answer 2

Because it's finally decided to get revenge.

I sure hope that it ain't skin cancer, though! But if you're worried, I'd say pay a visit to the docs.

Answer 3

Probably due to sun exposure or if the shape and size is changing, go see your dermatologist. It might be skin cancer.