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Is It Normal To Get Darker Moles In Young Adults?
Question: Hello, about a year ago I developed a black tiny mole on my chest- it isn't raised but it's darker then the other moles It is small- just because it is darker it's freaked me out- hasn't grown at all- wondering if it's normal I am 22- is it normal to get darker moles ?
Brief Answer:
It is normal, but would still prefer visually examining it
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Moles can be of any colour, shape, size and location. Getting darker moles is normal, but I would still like to visually examine it if you do not mind, then please do attach a clear image of the mole to our discussion.
I look forward to helping you further.
Best wishes.
It is normal, but would still prefer visually examining it
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Moles can be of any colour, shape, size and location. Getting darker moles is normal, but I would still like to visually examine it if you do not mind, then please do attach a clear image of the mole to our discussion.
I look forward to helping you further.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have uploaded picture it is quite tiny but i managed to get a decent photograph
Brief Answer:
Amazing clarity, and perfectly normal and harmless mole
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
You seems to have good skills :)
The mole seems perfectly normal and harmless from the image attached, I do not think you have anything to worry about.
Best wishes. :)
Amazing clarity, and perfectly normal and harmless mole
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
You seems to have good skills :)
The mole seems perfectly normal and harmless from the image attached, I do not think you have anything to worry about.
Best wishes. :)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
okay sorry every time i get a new mole i get very scared!
and i have never gotten a black mole like this before so it freaked me out.
why is it that a darker mole like that would develop when i usually get brown ones?
sorry haha trying to ease my anxiety.
also why is some of it black while a part of it looks skin coloured?
i believe it started off very light then maybe turned dark with time- is that normal?
and i have never gotten a black mole like this before so it freaked me out.
why is it that a darker mole like that would develop when i usually get brown ones?
sorry haha trying to ease my anxiety.
also why is some of it black while a part of it looks skin coloured?
i believe it started off very light then maybe turned dark with time- is that normal?
Brief Answer:
All depends on the level of pigmentation, nothing serious at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Do not apologise, I am here to clear all your doubts and I shall do that in the simplest manner possible. Some moles can be darker than the others due to the pigmentation. There are certain cells responsible for the pigmentation of your skin and similarly for the moles.
They decide the colour of your mole and accordingly the new moles take their colour. Some can be lighter and some darker. Just keep monitoring all your moles for any changes, and if at all you do notice any then report to me. But in my opinion, none of your moles should cause any trouble.
Best wishes. :)
All depends on the level of pigmentation, nothing serious at all
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
Do not apologise, I am here to clear all your doubts and I shall do that in the simplest manner possible. Some moles can be darker than the others due to the pigmentation. There are certain cells responsible for the pigmentation of your skin and similarly for the moles.
They decide the colour of your mole and accordingly the new moles take their colour. Some can be lighter and some darker. Just keep monitoring all your moles for any changes, and if at all you do notice any then report to me. But in my opinion, none of your moles should cause any trouble.
Best wishes. :)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank-you very much
just to be safe i uploaded one more photograph- this time using flash just to be sure! if you could examine this last one and confirm that would be great. thank-you
i have went ahead and replaced the old photo with the new one.
also- for future reference what should i be looking out for in moles that would make it alarming so i know not to freak out over every mole.
just to be safe i uploaded one more photograph- this time using flash just to be sure! if you could examine this last one and confirm that would be great. thank-you
i have went ahead and replaced the old photo with the new one.
also- for future reference what should i be looking out for in moles that would make it alarming so i know not to freak out over every mole.
Brief Answer:
New image also reports a normal harmless mole
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
The current image makes it look a little raised, but still looks completely harmless.
For future reference:
1. Observe any the size, shape and colour of any new mole; and in a few weeks or months time look whether the same mole has changed in size or shape mainly. If so, then it may require some medical attention
2. Write to me for anything :)
I am always here to help so I want you to rely on me and write to me anytime you have any such issue, okay? :)
But I am sure you are perfectly healthy and pray that you always are.
Best wishes. :)
New image also reports a normal harmless mole
Detailed Answer:
Hi ma'am.
The current image makes it look a little raised, but still looks completely harmless.
For future reference:
1. Observe any the size, shape and colour of any new mole; and in a few weeks or months time look whether the same mole has changed in size or shape mainly. If so, then it may require some medical attention
2. Write to me for anything :)
I am always here to help so I want you to rely on me and write to me anytime you have any such issue, okay? :)
But I am sure you are perfectly healthy and pray that you always are.
Best wishes. :)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ThankYou very much! Also I realized after seeing an old picture of me I had the mark but it was much lighter and turned dark- is that of concern ? And if not is it normal for moles to get darker ? Thanks!
Brief Answer:
Still don't see a cause for concern :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I am sure it is normal and perfectly fine. :)
It is normal for them to get darker. It is only of concern some times when it grows in size, and even raises from the normal level of the skin, and so on. From your description, I see no cause or concern at all.
Please do not hesitate to write to me or add me on Facebook as well, so we can keep in touch every time you need assistance.
Best wishes :)
Still don't see a cause for concern :)
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again ma'am.
I am sure it is normal and perfectly fine. :)
It is normal for them to get darker. It is only of concern some times when it grows in size, and even raises from the normal level of the skin, and so on. From your description, I see no cause or concern at all.
Please do not hesitate to write to me or add me on Facebook as well, so we can keep in touch every time you need assistance.
Best wishes :)
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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