Understand the difference between moles and freckles and how do they occur?
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered if those dark spots on your face or body are moles or freckles? Some people have just one, while others have many, which can be confusing. Today, we’ll clear up the confusion!
What’s the difference between a mole and a fleck?
Understand the difference between moles and freckles and how do they occur?
I must say that even though they are both black dots, these two things are very different in terms of origin and characteristics, which we can see here.
Mole
- It is a group of pigment cells that cluster together under the เล่นบาคาร่า UFABET เว็บตรง ค่าคอมสูง skin.
- May be black, dark brown or light brown.
- It can be either smooth on the skin or raised.
- Sometimes hair grows out too.
- Most are caused by genetics and hormones.
- It may be present since birth or gradually appear when one grows up.
Fleck
- It is a pigment spot caused by sunlight and accumulated melanin.
- They are mostly black or dark brown.
- The texture is smooth against the skin, with no bumps.
- No hair growing (if there is hair = mole, not a mole!)
- It often occurs with age or frequent exposure to the sun.
So how did this happen?
What causes moles?
- It is caused by the combination of melanocytes in the skin.
- The main factors are genetics and hormones in the body.
- It may gradually appear during adolescence when hormones change.
What causes fly poop?
- Caused by sunlight, which stimulates melanin to increase abnormally.
- Commonly found in areas frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, arms, and hands.
- People with fair skin tend to have it easier than people with dark skin.