What Causes Moles?
7. Gender and Age Statistics
The appearance of moles are thought to be equal in both males and females. Judging the incidence and prevalence may be difficult as it is common and medical attention is usually only sought for cosmetic purposes. However, it has been observed that the moles may be responsive to sex hormones. This observation is supported by the changes in moles seen during pregnancy. In these cases, the moles commonly enlarge or darken.
Congenital moles are present at birth or soon after birth, while acquired moles are not present at birth. The incidence of moles increases throughout the first 30 years and peaks in the 4th to 5th decades of life. After that, the incidence decreases as the mole slowly involutes and becomes inconspicuous in advanced elder years.
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