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What Do Foul Smell And Discharge From A Mole Indicate?

Hi, I have a mole that is about as big as 5 pence and half that night. It was examined 2 years ago and I was told it is not cancerous. This has grown a bit since then, but has a black patch on the top half which is leaking and smells. Should I be worried
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Since the mole is having discharge which smells, it would be infected. You would have to take antibiotics to resolve the infection. Moreover, since it has grown in size, it is best removed under local anesthesia and sent for a histopathological examination. You may please consult a general surgeon for the management.
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What Do Foul Smell And Discharge From A Mole Indicate?

Since the mole is having discharge which smells, it would be infected. You would have to take antibiotics to resolve the infection. Moreover, since it has grown in size, it is best removed under local anesthesia and sent for a histopathological examination. You may please consult a general surgeon for the management.