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No, scratching a benign mole will not make said molecancerous. If it is just a mole, scratching it will do you no harm. However,the fact that your mole is itchy can be a sign of a mole that has the potentialto be cancerous. As such, if you notice a constant itchiness around the mole,or that itching it causes it to become inflamed, bleed, or otherwise grow, itis very important that you contact a dermatologist immediately for a cancerscreening.
Scratching a mole does not cause skin cancer; however, a pre-cancerous or cancerous mole can be itchy. It is possible to partially scrape off a mole by repeated trauma or picking. See a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist for a skin check- up
Scratching a mole will not turn it cancerous. However cancerous moles can be itchy or more easily traumatised. Moles that show changes, become itchy or bleed should be examined by a doctor with expertise in the diagnosis of moles (pigmented lesions).Best wishes
The risk of melanoma is associated with several factors, including family history, number of moles and atypical moles, history of sunburns and more. Removal of a mole at home is not advisable for several reasons including personal safety and risk of infection, but occasionally moles grow...
One of the benefits of silicone gels over silicone sheets is that there is less risk of adhesive tears to the skin and epidermis. You should switch to a silicone gel such as Plato's Scar Serum. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Localized swelling is not uncommon and ice can be helpful. If BOTH lips are swollen, it may be unrelated to the biopsy and may represent an allergy or angioedema. I recommend that you contact your physician IMMEDIATELY. If you develop shortness of breath, call 9-1-1.