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Is A Persistent Mole On Skin A Symptom Of Skin Cancer?
Question: Ive had this mole for about two years and my fiance just brought up that i should see a doctor to make sure its not skin cancer. It hasnt grown and is on the side of my chest.
Brief Answer:
Seems like dysplastic nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist). I have reviewed the image.
This looks like a dysplastic nevus. It is not uniformly colored and looks suspicious specially if it is more than 5 mm in size and if it has a central raised component.
I suggest a dermoscopic examination for a closer look at its pigment pattern and other features. Alternatively this can be removed and biopsied for a confirmatory diagnosis.
A mole/ nevus which looks very different from the rest of moles on body i.e the ugly duckling sign should be evaluated dermoscopically or biopsied
Regatds
Seems like dysplastic nevus
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist). I have reviewed the image.
This looks like a dysplastic nevus. It is not uniformly colored and looks suspicious specially if it is more than 5 mm in size and if it has a central raised component.
I suggest a dermoscopic examination for a closer look at its pigment pattern and other features. Alternatively this can be removed and biopsied for a confirmatory diagnosis.
A mole/ nevus which looks very different from the rest of moles on body i.e the ugly duckling sign should be evaluated dermoscopically or biopsied
Regatds
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