A common mole is usually a 5-millimeter round or oval-shaped dot that has a smooth surface and a defined edge. Common moles grow from the waist up, on parts of the skin that are always exposed to the sun, and are rarely found on the buttocks, breasts, and scalp.
The common moles appear in different colors like pink, tan, or brown. People with darker skin tone tend to have darker moles than those with fair skin.
On the other hand, buhay na nunal or atypical mole (dysplastic nevi) is a type of mole that is quite bigger (6mm) than a common mole. Its surface can be smooth or pebbly in texture.
When compared to a common mole, an atypical mole has irregular borders that blur into the skin and appear in a mixture of colors (pinkish-brownish mole). Atypical moles are often found on areas that are always exposed to the sun, like the back.
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