I have a mole in the back of my head, and when I brush my hair it starts to bleed. What shall I do?

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I have a mole in the back of my head and just recently it starts to bleed when i brush my hair, I know I could get it surgically removed but I don't have insurance. What shall I do? I cant brush my hair because its going to keep bleeding

George C. Skandamis, MD, FAAD · Answer

You should make an appointment with a board certified dermatologist to evaluate and remove that mole if necessary.  It should be sent for a biopsy and have a pathologist look at the mole under the microscope to make sure it was a normal mole and not cancerous.    This could be covered by insurance if you have it.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Moles on the scalp can usually be easily and inexpensively removed using a "shave excision" method. The mole is actually "shaved” off at a very superficial level just below the surface of the skin. This method is quite effective to remove moles and generally leaves a minimal scar. Almost no hair is removed or destroyed. The procedure typically takes less than a minute, and is fairly painless.Dermatologic surgeons typically do both procedures expertly and can decide which would be best for your particular mole.

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