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title: "Why do we have moles in our body?"  
description: "A concise explanation of the reason why we have moles in our bodies"  
author: "Anjita D."  
published: 2023-12-04  
canonical: https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3430/why-do-we-have-moles-in-our-body  
category: "Human Beings"  
tags: ["moles", "body", "melanoma", "facts", "general knowledge"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# Why do we have moles in our body?

![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/b7f5b14a-f623-4846-a076-bd372c1fa83a.jpeg) ![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/8905b020-4cf1-4b14-8f31-f056f7edbcd1.jpeg) The reason behind why we have moles in our body is due to melanocytes, common skin growths formed by clusters of pigment-producing cells in the body. ![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/158671c8-4a18-42ab-9378-fee877ac3ba0.jpeg) Mostly found in sun-exposed areas, they are harmless and don't require treatment, but some moles can develop into melanoma, a skin cancer. ![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/9c2b0015-72d8-49da-a36f-923893210680.jpeg) Moles are thought to be impacted by genes and sun exposure, with persons with fair skin and light hair being more likely to get moles. ![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/6fe2b9da-cd3b-4c7e-aad9-da2189ef7275.jpeg) Most individuals usually have 10-40 moles on their body in various areas like the scalp, armpits, beneath the nails, between fingers and toes. ![Why do we have moles in our body](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/stories/323317ce-b990-4f1b-81f8-23bc1bbcebcd/images/564af5d5-74bb-4dab-acdc-f4c22fc8b831.jpeg) Over time moles can change or disappear but hormonal changes during puberty and pregnancy can cause darker, larger moles.

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