Suspicious mole. It has gotten bigger, started peeling and scabbing in the last month (Photo)

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Old mole has gotten bigger, started peeling and scabbing within the last month or so. It heals, then scabs again, repeatedly.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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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Peter Andolina, DO · Answer

I think you need to have that mole looked at by a professional and biopsied ASAP. Anytime a skin lesion starts changing I recommend a biopsy just for patient safety and piece of mind. I would try to get to a dermatologist or you can even try to call your primary to see if they do biopsies.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your questions and photographs. Unfortunately it is difficult to evaluate your skin through this forum and with the provided photos. However, if you are noticing changes to your mole then I recommend seeing a board certified dermatologist so they can look more closely and evaluate further. Best of luck and take care.

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