Moles vanishing or changing: The overlooked signs your body is sending

Regular skin checks are crucial for spotting potentially dangerous changes, but not every new spot or mole transformation signals illness. Many people mistake natural skin aging for pathology or, conversely, ignore symptoms that demand urgent treatment. Moles and Aging: What to Expect The number of nevi typically increases until age 30–40, after which it stabilizes. In older adults, pigment cells lose activity, causing old moles to fade or flatten. It's also common to develop seborrheic keratoses—benign, waxy growths unrelated to melanocytes and posing no oncological risk. Pigmentation is influenced by genetics, sun exposure, and hormones, particularly during pregnancy or menopause. General practitioner Anna Kuznetsova emphasizes that any growths that change appearance abruptly require monitoring, even if not all age-related spots are dangerous.