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Suggest Remedies For Fast Growing Mole On The Cheek

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Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2016
Question: I have a reasonably fast growing mole on my cheek. It started small and brown, but it is thicker now and turning black. Should I have it looked at for possible skin cancer? I am a 59 yr old female
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, please go for earliest diagnosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
I have read your history and understood your concerns.
Any lesion that has started growing and changed the color, character, consistency, surface or have any other symptoms of itching or weeping should be subjected to clinical evaluation and further investigations asap.
I hope this answers your query.
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Suggest Remedies For Fast Growing Mole On The Cheek

Brief Answer: Yes, please go for earliest diagnosis. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I have read your history and understood your concerns. Any lesion that has started growing and changed the color, character, consistency, surface or have any other symptoms of itching or weeping should be subjected to clinical evaluation and further investigations asap. I hope this answers your query.