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Can Spot Be Caused By Age?
Question: Hi, is this spot in middle age spot? I have heaps on me, some are big and scabby.
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is seborrheic dermatitis a common condition.
Just relax there is nothing to worry, however it's good that you get these checked regularly.
Sometimes there is a risk of development of Actinic keratosis a premalignant condition.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is seborrheic dermatitis a common condition.
Just relax there is nothing to worry, however it's good that you get these checked regularly.
Sometimes there is a risk of development of Actinic keratosis a premalignant condition.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Thanks.
I also had 5 biopsies done last year. I different place I normally go to. They wanted to do more surgery. I showed my normal skin doctor and he was angry that they wanted to do more surgery. He said lots of my moles are like this. Is that what you think by the report?
I also had 5 biopsies done last year. I different place I normally go to. They wanted to do more surgery. I showed my normal skin doctor and he was angry that they wanted to do more surgery. He said lots of my moles are like this. Is that what you think by the report?
I added another photo. Everything look ok in it?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Your biopsy report says mildly atypical cells which means that you need to keep a close watch.
Although there is no cancerous change but if you notice a sudden increase in size or bleeding from any of these patches then you must visit a doctor.
As of now the lesion doesn't appear to be cancerous.
Just keep a watch if it changes size.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Your biopsy report says mildly atypical cells which means that you need to keep a close watch.
Although there is no cancerous change but if you notice a sudden increase in size or bleeding from any of these patches then you must visit a doctor.
As of now the lesion doesn't appear to be cancerous.
Just keep a watch if it changes size.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
They where punch biopsies that were done on reports
Is it too late to have them further cut out?
Do you think I need to?
Will it become visible still if they turn bad?
Do you think I need to?
Will it become visible still if they turn bad?
Brief Answer:
Nothing dangerous
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the follow up.
The lesion on your scalp doesn't appear to be dysplastic, however as you have history of dysplastic nevus it's better to have a look at all the moles for any changes such as sudden increase in size or bleeding.
Just relax it's nothing dangerous.
It will become more obvious when it turns bad.
You will be easily able to spot the dysplastic nevi, just a check is required as these cause no symptoms.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Nothing dangerous
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the follow up.
The lesion on your scalp doesn't appear to be dysplastic, however as you have history of dysplastic nevus it's better to have a look at all the moles for any changes such as sudden increase in size or bleeding.
Just relax it's nothing dangerous.
It will become more obvious when it turns bad.
You will be easily able to spot the dysplastic nevi, just a check is required as these cause no symptoms.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Ok thanks.
With the biopsies. Is it too late to have more cut out? Is it necessary?
Will I see if it goes bad if mole isn’t there anymore?
With the biopsies. Is it too late to have more cut out? Is it necessary?
Will I see if it goes bad if mole isn’t there anymore?
I just saw a professional skin cancer doctor and said the biopsies are fine and no need for further surgery. Is that what your thoughts are?
Brief Answer:
No atypical cells
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As you have dysplastic nevus syndrome, a mild grade of dysplasia will be there in biopsies.
However there are no atypical cells and no signs of malignancy in any of these biopsies, hence it is not required to undergo further surgeries.
If a lesion becomes cancerous it's appearance will be different and you will come to know.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
No atypical cells
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As you have dysplastic nevus syndrome, a mild grade of dysplasia will be there in biopsies.
However there are no atypical cells and no signs of malignancy in any of these biopsies, hence it is not required to undergo further surgeries.
If a lesion becomes cancerous it's appearance will be different and you will come to know.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Do only atypical moles with signs of cancer need fully removing?
Brief Answer:
Details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If you have a look at the biopsy report it says mild cytological atypia.
This means that there is mild risk of cancer development however it is practically impossible to remove all the moles so keep a watch on the moles which are bigger in size or are growing rapidly.
Get them removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
If you have a look at the biopsy report it says mild cytological atypia.
This means that there is mild risk of cancer development however it is practically impossible to remove all the moles so keep a watch on the moles which are bigger in size or are growing rapidly.
Get them removed.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks, yes I get any removed I don’t like.
Lastly with the biopsies. So they are fine now? And don’t need anymore surgery at this stage?
If mole grows back will the doc still be able to see if it goes bad and catch it before it gets dangerous?
Lastly with the biopsies. So they are fine now? And don’t need anymore surgery at this stage?
If mole grows back will the doc still be able to see if it goes bad and catch it before it gets dangerous?
Also sorry one last thing. If they haven’t grown back by now are they likely not to grow back?
Brief Answer:
Moles will not regrow
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Once fully removed, the moles generally don't grow back however new moles can develop.
Definitely a doctor can tell if a mole is going for cancerous change or not.
Just get follow up atleast once in 2 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Moles will not regrow
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Once fully removed, the moles generally don't grow back however new moles can develop.
Definitely a doctor can tell if a mole is going for cancerous change or not.
Just get follow up atleast once in 2 months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok. With the biopsied moles I’m not sure they got them all. Can you tell by the report? They haven’t grown back in over a year, are they likely to not grow back now. If one or two will they stay the same sort of mole? I don’t need to worry about them you think?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As I mentioned earlier, once removed the moles won't regrow.
Don't worry about them.
Just have a watch on the existing ones, if one of these start growing rapidly or appear different from other moles then you should get yourself examined.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
As I mentioned earlier, once removed the moles won't regrow.
Don't worry about them.
Just have a watch on the existing ones, if one of these start growing rapidly or appear different from other moles then you should get yourself examined.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. LAKSHMI
Ok. Number 3 on biopsy has grown back a little bit. Does it look ok? One on hip has a little pigmentation. One on back hasn’t grown and can’t see the other 2.
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
A little bit growth post excision is totally normal.
Moles are collection of melanocytes ( pigment forming cells)
Even if few cells remain they will regrow.
Just relax it's harmless.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
A little bit growth post excision is totally normal.
Moles are collection of melanocytes ( pigment forming cells)
Even if few cells remain they will regrow.
Just relax it's harmless.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you. One last thing. I added another photo. What sort of mole is this? Near my finger. Is it ok?
Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
As I mentioned in my first answer you have seborrheic dermatitis, a type of mild inflammation of skin.
The mole near your finger in photograph is a seborrheic dermatitis lesion.
It's not dangerous, just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
As I mentioned in my first answer you have seborrheic dermatitis, a type of mild inflammation of skin.
The mole near your finger in photograph is a seborrheic dermatitis lesion.
It's not dangerous, just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. LAKSHMI
Ok thanks for the answers. I have one last mole on leg. Does it look fine?
Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
Yes the mole on leg appears to be totally fine.
Just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Nothing to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
Yes the mole on leg appears to be totally fine.
Just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Ok thanks.
Is it normal for a mole to get a white circle of skin around it? Is it halo mole? I have this pinkish mole on side of head and just noticed a white circle of skin around it.
Is it normal for a mole to get a white circle of skin around it? Is it halo mole? I have this pinkish mole on side of head and just noticed a white circle of skin around it.
I added pic. Bit hard to see in photo. Can see a little of it.
I have white skin that follows my hair line around. Could it be vitiligo? Seems the white patch around mole as well is a bigger patch.
Do you have to worry about melanoma elsewhere in body from a halo nevus?
Do you have to worry about melanoma elsewhere in body from a halo nevus?
Brief Answer:
Not halo nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
I an not able to appreciate halo nevus in any of the photographs.
Slight depigmentation is normal and you need not worry about that.
Such nevi are common.
Just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Not halo nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
I an not able to appreciate halo nevus in any of the photographs.
Slight depigmentation is normal and you need not worry about that.
Such nevi are common.
Just relax.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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