I have a mole that looked dry, flaky. I picked it off.Now it's almost gone? It looks like a light brown color. Dangerous?(photo)

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I went to a dermatologist 3 years ago for a mole check and recently got some mole removed from my back. 2 months ago I not a mole near my belly button and was considering getting it removed and when I was looking at it .. It appeared to be flacky and it scratched off without bleeding and looked like there was never a mole there with perfect skin underneath. Now 2 mths later it has returned and is flacky and it's almost like you can rub it off with a light brown color underneath. I'm 29

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

A dermatologist can assess risk on examination. If you are concerned with a mole, always have it checked to determine if they are normal. 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.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Dustin Wilkes, DO · Answer

I would recommend consulting with a dermatologist in your area to have this spot evaluated.  The situation you describe is unusual for a mole.  There are many skin lesions that can resemble a mole, and a biopsy may need to be performed to give you a definitive diagnosis.  I hope this helpful!

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

It would be best to see someone about this. It can be a variety of things from a benign SK to something more serious (but treatable) like a BCC. Both of those can have scaly appearances that can be "scratched off" and yet will return. Best to see a professional and have it checked appropriately. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot  be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person  treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

I have a mole that looked dry, flaky. I picked it off.Now it's almost gone? It looks like a light brown color. Dangerous?(photo)

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