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What Are The Symptoms Of Melanoma?
Question: I have a question about my brother who has a large mole on the side of his head. He has not seen a dermatologist; he is a 48 yo white male; our father passed away from melanoma at age 78. I have a picture.
Brief Answer:
Punch biopsy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through the picture.
Since your brother is having a large mole on the side of his head and he also has a family history of melanoma i would advise him to do a punch biopsy of the area.
During this procedure a tool is used with a circular blade. The blade is pressed into the skin around a suspicious mole and a round piece of skin is removed for laboratory analysis to rule out malignancy.
You need to consult a dermatologist for the biopsy.
Regards
Dr De
Punch biopsy test
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through the picture.
Since your brother is having a large mole on the side of his head and he also has a family history of melanoma i would advise him to do a punch biopsy of the area.
During this procedure a tool is used with a circular blade. The blade is pressed into the skin around a suspicious mole and a round piece of skin is removed for laboratory analysis to rule out malignancy.
You need to consult a dermatologist for the biopsy.
Regards
Dr De
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