A mole can bleed if it gets captured on something and is torn. While this can hurt, it is not usually anything to worry about. In rare cases, a mole bleeds for no obvious reason, and this can be an indication of skin cancer.
Most moles are harmless, but people should check them for changes, such as bleeding, that can indicate melanoma.

Raised moles can catch on things, for example, jewelry, and start to bleed. They can also feel itchy, and a person may break the skin if they scratch too hard.

A bleeding mole may be painful, but a person can usually treat these minor wounds at home.

If a mole bleeds for no obvious reason, however, an person should see a specialist. Bleeding moles, or moles that look like open sores, can sometimes be indications of melanoma.

Standard first aid for a bleeding mole involves covering the wound with a sterile dressing and applying pressure to stop the bleeding.

Most moles are harmless and these moles don't require any treatment. A doctor may remove a suspicious mole to test it for cancerous cells.

Some people also wish to remove moles that are bothersome or uncomfortable.

A dermatologist can remove a mole using surgical excision or a surgical shave.

During surgical excision, the doctor numbs the area, cuts away the mole, and closes the wound with stitches.

A surgical shave can remove small moles. After numbing the area, the doctor uses a small blade to remove the part of the mole that is raised above the rest of the skin.

Some people try to remove moles at home, but the American Association of Dermatologists warns against this for three reasons:

If the mole does contain skin cancer, some of the cancer cells can stay in the skin and even spread.
Shaving off or cutting out a mole can disfigure the skin and cause scarring.
Removing a mole without sterile equipment and in nonsurgical conditions can lead to infection.