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Dysplastic Mole

Dysplastic mole or dysplastic nevus or atypical moles are moles that exhibit some characteristics of malignant melanoma under the microscope. It is commonly seen in faired-skin people and those with high sun exposure. These moles are more or equal to 6 mm, can vary in color, have irregular borders, and have a pebbled texture.

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Does an unchanged mole be an early melanoma?

Query: Hello doctor, Is this melanoma? Does it look bad?  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have noted your concern and have viewed the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This could be an atypical/ dysplastic nevus - has irregular borders, looks asymmetric in shape, and is perhaps bigger than 5 mm. It certainly requires a dermoscopic exam...  Read Full »

I observed a mole in my inner thigh or groin region. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor. I observed a mole in my inner thigh or groin region. It worries me, and I would like to know if I should see a doctor. Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks to be a grade 4 atypical dysplastic nevi (mole). Indeed, a dermoscopy check is required to rule out cancer. To reach a clear diagnosis, a large excisional biopsy is necessary. To detect changes in borders or margins' color size or el...  Read Full »

I have a mole that seems to have gotten bigger over a period of three years. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a mole that seems to have gotten bigger over a period of three years. It is about 0.19 inches in size, located in front of my ear in the hairline. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It appears to be dysplastic nevi grade 3. No need to worry at present as margins appear normal. The chances of malignancy are 40 percent. Self-observation of lesions is needed to look for changes in borders or margins. Keep a check on th...  Read Full »

What can be the new moles that occurred after BCC surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, I need an assessment for suspected moles in a person who had basal cell carcinoma and is removed by excision. After a month, a red spot was seen beside the excision area. First, it was flat and red, later turning to light pink and swelling. The two moles are on the scalp. It was smaller i...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Shukla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a recurrence of basal cell carcinoma as margins may not have been excised. Therefore, it needs examination with dermoscopy to make a definitive diagnosis. If moles change in size and color or spread, that means it is becoming malignant. Therefore, it also...  Read Full »

My 21-year-old daughter has had three mildly dysplastic moles. Is it serious?

Query: Hi doctor, My 21-year-old daughter has had three dysplastic moles. They are mildly dysplastic. In the interim between having her yearly body check and going in for stitch removal, she was picking at what she thought was a small pimple or ingrown hair on her hip. She could not really see it, so after...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case in detail and saw the picture (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). It is good that you have already got the FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) test done, as one should be very careful in case of dysplastic mole...  Read Full »

Why are my moles fading in color and size over the past couple of months?

Query: Hello doctor, I have several moles that have been fading in color and size, with some becoming flat over months or maybe a couple of years. Recently, I have noticed how much the color has lessened over time. Some moles have less pigmentation around the edge but are not stark halos. This seems to be...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is acne rosacea with macular pigmentation. Do you have any aggravating factors like stress, spicy foods, alcohol, or hot beverages? Is there a history of photosensitivity, burning on exposure to the sun, prolonged exposure to the sun, o...  Read Full »

I have a raised patch on my skin. Could you please give me an opinion?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having a hard time getting an appointment with a dermatologist. I have a patch on my skin that is slightly raised. The doctor I consulted earlier did not have many answers. Could you please give me your opinion? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing in, and I understand your concern. Would you please answer my questions. When did it appear? Is it itchy? Is it painful? Do you have any history of an insect bite? Is there any excess scratching and rubbing? And lastly, are you diabetic? Thank y...  Read Full »

I have a brown, symmetrical mole. Is it melanoma?

Query: Hi doctor, This mole has been there forever and my dermatologist noted as one to watch along with a few others. She said it was raised on one side and that luckily most melanomas are flat. Now I stare at this mole constantly wondering if it is growing. I have been reading about nodular melanoma, as ...  Read Full »


Dr. Shanza Ikram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case in detail. Well basically it is not the matter whether the mole is raised or flat. Basically, it is the change noticed by the doctor or the patient himself. By change, I mean change in size, shape, symmetry, color, and other symptoms such as ...  Read Full »

I had a mole removed which had a darker dot. Was it a melanoma?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a mole removed yesterday from my leg, and I am very worried despite my dermatologist saying she did not think it was melanoma. She said she knew I would stare at it constantly and worry and that taking an atypical mole off here and there was alright and saved a lot of anxiety. She k...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Clinically, it does not look like melanoma, but it is good that your dermatologist did a biopsy. So, the result will show us if it is a melanoma or not. It may most likely be a dysplastic nevus. I am...  Read Full »

Please give your opinion on the moles on my back.

Query: Hi doctor, I have some moles on my back and that in my opinion look suspicious. What do you think? Please clarify.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the photographs to get a better opinion. Thank you.   Read Full »

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