Hello, I have had a mole on my nose since childhood, it was quiet small in size and flat but in the last 5 years had mildly grown in size and to touch felt very mildly felt raised. My dermatologist removed it via laser. Yet on reading up on procedures of mole removal online I have come to know that that is not a preferable method and biopsy is necessary to determine whether its benign or not? I am very worried about the matter, any advice? many thanks
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Any time a mole is changing, it needs to be carefully evaluated by a board certified dermatologist. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: A for Asymmetry; B for Irregular Borders; C for Black or uneven Colors; D for diameter greater than a pencil eraser;...
If your mole has recently become itchy - then I would definitely go back to see your doctor. I always advise people to look for changes such as bleeding, itching or a change in size or colour. If you experience any of these changes, then it does not necessarily mean that you have a...
This sounds as though it may be a cyst or an atypical mole that needs biopsy. An examination will help determine the dangers of the mole and the need for excision or conservative management.
