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How To Treat A Mole That Leaks Pus And Smells Bad?

I have a mole on my face at least I think it is. Its about half an inch in size and it just a lump. No clear edges and is the same colour as my skin. Its been there about 2 years but today it leaked pus that was almost white in colour and it smells bad. What could it be?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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HI,

I can understand your concern for mole on shoulder which is puffy and swollen.

To tell you scientifically and medially regarding moles- We have with us the cells known as melanocytes in the skin which gives color to the skin. At some places these are naturally and genetically more in number. At these places these proliferates inside the skin and forms the moles. It may appear any time after birth and is more common in people with white skin.

Generally these are not having any symptom and are seen as cosmetic problem only but some times these can be seen with caution. There are certain specific feature which should be known to you :

1. If you feel any itching or burning or pain in any mole.
2. Any kind irregular borders in your mole.
3. Any variegated (different) colors you observed in your mole.

In your case you should meet a dermatologist or a surgeon to get it excised at the earliest.

All the best.
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How To Treat A Mole That Leaks Pus And Smells Bad?

HI, I can understand your concern for mole on shoulder which is puffy and swollen. To tell you scientifically and medially regarding moles- We have with us the cells known as melanocytes in the skin which gives color to the skin. At some places these are naturally and genetically more in number. At these places these proliferates inside the skin and forms the moles. It may appear any time after birth and is more common in people with white skin. Generally these are not having any symptom and are seen as cosmetic problem only but some times these can be seen with caution. There are certain specific feature which should be known to you : 1. If you feel any itching or burning or pain in any mole. 2. Any kind irregular borders in your mole. 3. Any variegated (different) colors you observed in your mole. In your case you should meet a dermatologist or a surgeon to get it excised at the earliest. All the best.