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Does A Dried Up Crusty Mole Need To Be Looked At?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: Does a dried up crusty mole need to be looked at?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I would like to know why there is crusting.
Did you develop any injury in the mole or it was spontaneous.
I would like to see a photograph of the mole.
This will help me in guiding you better.
Please upload a photograph.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

It has happened spotaneuosly on 2 moles. No injury and I can't send a photo. They "deflated" then turned crusty. I am a fair skinned person who had many bad sunburns as a child. The one is the size of a pencil, irregular border and a LITTLE darker on one side.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There is nothing to worry these small moles rarely pose a problem.
Keep a note of the following.
1. Sudden appearance of large number of moles.
2. Tenderness in moles.
3. Fever or other systemic symptoms.
Just apply some antibacterial cream you will be relieved.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj