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Does Suddenly Raised Moles Indicate Melanoma
Based on your experience throughout the years does a suddenly raised mole always indicate melanoma?Has that been the case with all your patients?I have a tiny mole under my leg, A sudden mole was there under my finger of my leg,it s slightly a larger one,Then i removed it with a safety pin by plucking.Again after months a black came under my middle of the leg, No other changes from what I can tell. It doesn t hurt or itch. I just want to know if there have been cases in which a suddenly raised mole has not been melanoma.iam 19 years old.
Thu, 7 May 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
A mole is usually a benign growth of melanocytes, cells that gives skin its color.
Although very few moles become cancer, abnormal or atypical moles can develop into melanoma over time.
A physical examination is need to confirm the diagnosis.
So, I suggest to see a dermatologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
A mole is usually a benign growth of melanocytes, cells that gives skin its color.
Although very few moles become cancer, abnormal or atypical moles can develop into melanoma over time.
A physical examination is need to confirm the diagnosis.
So, I suggest to see a dermatologist for further evaluation.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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