Removal Of Moles Causes Cancer?

If I accidently remove a mole by scratching it off because it was scabed, am I at risk of Melanoma or other skin cancers?

Removal Of Moles Causes Cancer?
Moles are pigmented macules, papules, or nodules composed of clusters of melanocytes or nevus cells. Their main significance (other than cosmetic) is their potential for being or becoming malignant. Suspect lesions (changing or highly irregular borders, color changes, becoming painful, or starting to bleed, ulcerate, or itch) are biopsied.


Moles may be removed surgically if they affect the appearance or if they have an increased cancer risk. Be sure to discuss your options with your doctor to decide how and when to remove any moles. Untroublesome moles are usually circular or oval and not very large. Some scientists suspect that overexposure to ultraviolet light -- including excessive sunlight -- may play a role in the formation of acquired moles. However, more research is needed in this area. Genes can also have an influence on a person’s moles.


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Reply:Removing the mole does not increase the risk of cancer, but the mole itself could be a problem especially if it was an odd color, irregularly shaped or bled easily. Melanomas often start as mole/freckle like spots.
Reply:No, i don't think so..but some moles are cancerous, so i would advise you to go visit a dermatologist.
Reply:It should be done by a dermatologist. You can cause an infection or worse by trying to remove it yourself.
Reply:Removing of a mole by yourself may pose serious problems. Let the job be done by an expert dermatologist. Scratching will increase chances of infection.
Reply:I think only if it had cancer before.....my mom got rid her mole that had melanoma like 2 years by the doctor....but the doctor did it wrong and now it came back and is all over :(