I've had (what I thought) was a small mole on my ear for a while now - when I looked back at it today, it has gotten bigger, redder and the skin looks drier and peeling. The picture attached is from today when I had a look and noticed a difference. What could this be? Should I be worried?
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Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum. Due to the location of the lesions, I highly recommend you consult with an ophthalmologist, eye surgeon/specialist, to evaluate those lesions and determine if they are able to be removed....
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...