do you have large skin moles?

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I know a coup,le of people with AS symptoms who also have two or more large moles (Melanocytic nevus) on their backs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanocytic_nevus

I realize that a sample size of 2 proves nothing, but I wonder if anyone else here has them?

I'm a light skinned redhead of northern european decent. I have freckles, flat moles and a few raised ones as well. From what I understand, it is a common trait in those of Germanic origin. But there are alos plenty of studies that refute that genetic variation possibility. In general, moles are common and as people age, most develop at least a few. Nothing unusual about them at all.

Our beauty spots and moles are more than skin deep

Lois Rogers
From: The Australian
November 22, 2010 12:00AM

PEOPLE with lots of moles are genetically protected from many of the ravages of time, British scientists have discovered.

This means the secret of supermodel Cindy Crawford's ageless allure may be out.

New research suggests those with plenty of moles may not only develop fewer wrinkles in old age, but also have stronger bones and tauter muscles.

Moles or beauty spots -- for which Crawford is famous -- are formed by rapidly dividing cells that start producing dots of dark pigment on children as young as four, but which usually vanish from about the age of 40.

In some people, however, they continue to spread as they grow older, producing a smooth and wrinkle-free complexion that can make a woman look at least seven years younger than her age.

A study of 1200 identical and non-identical female twins, aged 18-79, showed that those with more than 100 moles on their bodies also had tougher bones and were therefore 50 per cent less likely to develop osteoporosis than women with fewer than 25 moles.

The findings, by a team at King's College London, were presented at a meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine last week.

Researchers are now examining whether people with many moles are also protected against other symptoms of ageing, including failing eyesight, and even heart disease. The new evidence contrasts with previous warnings about moles being linked to an increased risk of skin cancer.

People with lots of moles have been found to carry white blood cells with extra long "telomeres" -- the spare ends of chromosomes in each cell that carry the genetic material, allowing it to replicate. The more spare DNA, the greater the potential number of replications before the cell dies.

While the average person has 30-40 tiny moles, some have as many as 400. Those with at least 100 moles make up 10-15 per cent of the white population. Scientists at the department of twin research and genetic epidemiology at King's College believe that extended telomeres may protect not just skin and bones from the effects of ageing, but also muscles, the heart and eyes.

Three genes associated with telomere length and mole development have been identified, although others may be involved.

Tim Spector, professor of genetic epidemiology and head of the twin research department, said the findings on moles had been replicated by a team studying the same phenomenon in Brisbane, and applied as much to men as to women.

"Until recently, everyone had ignored moles," he said. "Most people start losing them around the age of 40, but we now know people who don't age and are baby-faced at 60 are likely to have lots of them."

The link between moles and ageing runs counter to evidence that they cause an increased risk of skin cancer. However, Veronique Bataille, a senior dermatologist leading the King's College research, pointed out that malignant melanoma remains rare.

There is evidence elsewhere that telomere length and the rate of subsequent cell death are associated with wellbeing


from http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/he ... 5958009009

^^^ WOOHOO!! !

I originally went to the dermatologist on my GP's recommendation for 'mole mapping' so we could keep an eye on them in case of skin cancer. The dermatologist laughed at that - one arm alone would have taken him an hour or more. I guess there is finally a reason to see them as a good thing!

I have two moles on my lower back. One is a congenital blue nevus, which is rare.

Interesting correlation. My dad has a lot of moles on him. He also looks young for his age - about 10 years younger than he actually is.

i have a mole on my lip

no big ones

i know they can be like skin cancer n everything, but i think moles are kinda sexy.

I have two 'beauty spots' - one on my left hip and one just above my va-jay-jay.

Pretty small but raised-up a fair bit, the one on my hip changed colour and shape last year, a little uncomfortable and ugly now but the doctor says it's fine. My mother has a huge mole in the centre of her back.

oh, i just realised it mighta sounded like i was saying mine was sexy, all conceited n shiz, i meant on men...

They are sexy. Women used to fake them with those 2 spot things they stuck on just above the upper lip.

I have 2 just below my bottom lip

I have one on my cheek.

I have small brown moles and other moles of various shades. All small. I also have the angel kisses birthmark on the back of my neck and into my hairline. It's a light red, splotchy birthmark.

I had two large moles on my back the size of a lima bean that a dermatologist removed about 10 years ago. She called one of them a "blab" and I forget what the other was called. Both were non-cancerous. I also have another large mole the size of a lady pea on my chest right above my heart and wish she had removed that one at the same time too because it has always annoyed me since I was a child... perhaps just an Aspie obsession.