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What Does A Black Mark On Stomach Indicate?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Feb 2015
Question: My husband has a black mark on his stomach. It's been there for several months. I don't like the look of it. What can this be?
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Please attach a photo of it.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Can you please attach a photo of this mark so I can give more precise answer. Otherwise it will be only guessing of what could this be.

Most common black marks are moles. Mole is a kind of benign skin tumor which in some cases can lead to melanoma malignum. If a mole starts growing, changes size, color, itches, hurts, should be removed and tested by a pathologist.
The best way to determine if a mole should be removed is to consult dermatologist. Dermatologist is able to examine it with dermatoscope and type which moles should be removed.

This is the best answer I can give not being able to see it.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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What Does A Black Mark On Stomach Indicate?

Brief Answer: Please attach a photo of it. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Can you please attach a photo of this mark so I can give more precise answer. Otherwise it will be only guessing of what could this be. Most common black marks are moles. Mole is a kind of benign skin tumor which in some cases can lead to melanoma malignum. If a mole starts growing, changes size, color, itches, hurts, should be removed and tested by a pathologist. The best way to determine if a mole should be removed is to consult dermatologist. Dermatologist is able to examine it with dermatoscope and type which moles should be removed. This is the best answer I can give not being able to see it. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.