Is it common to have a mole under your eyelid? (Photo)

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I always had a mole under my eye lid but I am not sure if there should be any concerns. I asked my optometrist and she said it was normal.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

If your mole is normal in appearance, removal should be strictly a cosmetic concern and can be performed with non surgical methods. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

If you are concerned about a mole, or it has symptoms like itching, burning, pain or bleeding, please do not hesitate and have it removed.  Please go to a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in mole removal and lasers so you can limit the scarring. Moles can occur anywhere! Best, Dr. Emer.

Michael A. Greenberg, MD · Answer

It's possible and common to have moles on any part of your skin.The location of any mole has no relationship with it being dangerous or not.Your mole is, the way doctors see it, not close to your eye, so it can easily be removed with a simple shave biopsy with no risk to your eye.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Moles can arise anywhere on the body, including eyelids, and monitoring your skin for any changes in existing lesions or for new lesions is crucial. I recommend you see a dermatologist to have your moles evaluated on a regular basis. Take care and good luck.

Is it common to have a mole under your eyelid? (Photo)

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