I was noticing a little brown mole on my skin, and I stupidly thought it was something else so I picked it off. It went really red and it has swollen up with a red outline. Now, the mole is dark brown and I'm not sure whether or not it is just a scab. It does not itch or anything; it just stings a bit when I touch it. How would I know if it is cancerous or not?
Answer: Mole can be biopsied and sent to a pathologist in order to determine if cancerous or not 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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.
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Answer: Mole can be biopsied and sent to a pathologist in order to determine if cancerous or not 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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.
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October 2, 2012
Answer: Evaluation of mole
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Answer: Evaluation of mole
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March 24, 2017
Answer: The ABCD's of Moles Dr. Ebrahim checks suspicious moles using the ABCD rule:
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Answer: The ABCD's of Moles Dr. Ebrahim checks suspicious moles using the ABCD rule:
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December 1, 2016
Answer: How to tell if a mole is cancerous The only way to tell if a mole is cancerous is to find an experienced board certified dermatologist with a knowledge of skin cancer. It sounds like the mole needs to be sent to the pathology lab to determine what exactly it is. Try not to scratch it because this can make it appear more irritated or infected.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: How to tell if a mole is cancerous The only way to tell if a mole is cancerous is to find an experienced board certified dermatologist with a knowledge of skin cancer. It sounds like the mole needs to be sent to the pathology lab to determine what exactly it is. Try not to scratch it because this can make it appear more irritated or infected.
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June 3, 2011
Answer: How to Tell if Mole is Cancerous?
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