Does this mole look normal? Does it need to be removed? (Photo)

If your mole has grown over time and you want it removed with pathology to be sure it’s benign, you’ll need a surgical excision with a specimen sent to pathology — that’s the only way to reliably check for atypical or malignant cells. Destroying it with things like laser, cautery, or at‑ho...

Thank you for sharing your concerns and the photo. I completely understand how having numerous dark moles can affect self-confidence—it’s a very common concern as we age, even if you haven’t had much sun exposure. Regarding removal, it’s important to first ensure that any mole is safely evaluat...

You can’t tell just from a photo or description whether a spot is melanoma or not because melanoma can look like lots of different things and even doctors rely on exams and pathology to be sure. Most moles are benign, but any new spot or one that changes in size, shape, color or texture should b...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. If freezing didn’t work to remove your facial mole, the next step is usually a minor in-office procedure that gives a more predictable result. I r...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. It’s common for flat mole removal—especially on the forehead—to leave behind post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and this can take months to fade....

Hi there, Thank you for sharing this photo. From what I can see, the spot on your scalp appears to be a small, raised mole (also called a nevus). These are usually benign and quite common, especially on areas like the scalp where sun exposure and friction can occur. Moles like this can...