Moles
The presence of a mole on the body means that skin cells contain melanin, which is a dark pigment on the body. Although moles are a different color on the body, they still share the same characteristics of any other portion of the skin. Therefore, hair follicles can be present under the layer of skin where the mole is. The hair follicle appears under the skin's surface and a hair grows through a break in the sebaceous oil glands. The follicle itself is lined through tightly packed skin cells where cells pack together and push the hair itself through.
Safe Removal
Many people who have a mole that has hair may fear to remove the mole because of a potential adverse reaction. There is no evidence that action to remove the hair, such as plucking, shaving, waxing or any other hair removal method would cause a mole to become cancerous or to transform in any way. A person should keep in mind, however, that hair removal methods (particularly plucking hair) can open up the hair follicle to inflammation and infection. A person should wash the plucked area carefully post removal to disinfect the area and prevent any germs from entering the gland.
Healthy Indicator
While moles that grow hair may be viewed as undesirable by the owner, a mole that has hair may actually be a positive indicator. Melanomas, which are the deadliest form of skin cancer, do not allow hair to grow because they kill hair follicles. Therefore, moles that grow hair are less likely to be cancerous.
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