Freckle

[tahariel]

I have a new freckle on my wrist under the place where my watch goes, and every time I take my watch off I'm surprised. This sounds really stupid, but I genuinely forget it's there. Weird.

What is the difference between a freckle and a mole? I'd like to know.

That's all for now ^-^

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[jaksbin.livejournal.com]

"Both freckles and moles are pigmented spots on the skin. Your skin contains cells called melanocytes, which make melanin, the substance that gives your skin its color. Freckles and moles are areas of increased melanin in the skin.

A freckle (ephelis) is an increase in pigment in the innermost (basal) layer of the epidermis, which is the top layer of skin. People aren't born with freckles. They develop in childhood and in later years as a result of repeated sun exposure. Freckles occur primarily in sun-exposed areas such as the nose and shoulders. It's thought that freckling is a protective mechanism of the skin. Freckles are especially common in people with fair complexions. Heredity likely also influences freckling.

Freckles are superficial and usually don't need removal. They're not associated with cancer. But people with fair complexions are at increased risk of skin cancer with excessive sun exposure.

A mole (nevus) is a small cluster of melanocytes (nevus cells) in the basal layer of the epidermis or in the top layers of the dermis, the second layer of skin. Moles are usually present soon after birth and tend to become more prominent with age. Moles can develop anywhere on the skin, even between the fingers and toes. Most moles are small — usually between 3 and 10 millimeters in diameter — but some can be quite large. They may vary in color from very light to very dark. Their color may darken as a result of sun exposure or hormonal changes during pregnancy.

Moles usually don't need treatment. You can have a mole removed for cosmetic reasons. The procedure is usually done in your doctor's or dermatologist's office and takes only a short time. Rarely, moles can become cancerous (melanoma). See your doctor about any mole that changes in size, shape or color, or becomes painful."
- courtesy of Ohio Health: 'http://www.ohiohealth.com/healthreference/reference/C425D20A-25B3-4789-BDC8FEDC04AB2A90.htm?category=questions'.

Don't you just love Google?

Heya. Just wanted to say, in addition, a very big thank you (hug-enforced) for my Christmas story. It was perfect *smile* and, as I wrote in my LJ, is snug inside my diary. I hope to write you one some day soon, although I know that any time-related promise of mine is not worth very much in today's world. :s Still, I'm thinking up storylines before I go to sleep.

Sammy xx