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Does a gray-blue mole on shin mean melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a mole taken off my shin. It was gray-blue. The dermatologist said it was a blue mole. He said they are mostly benign and that I should be fine. He removed it and sent it for a melanoma check. Should I be worried? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Was there any symptom in it? Was excisional biopsy done? How long had it been there? What was the progression? Any other site affected? Looking forward to your response in order to help you. Read Full »
I used apple cider vinegar to remove a mole, but it left a pinkish scar. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, About 15 months ago, I used apple cider vinegar as a home remedy to remove a mole from the back of my calf. I applied the apple cider vinegar to the mole daily until it formed a scab, which later fell off leaving pink skin underneath. There is still a pinkish scar, which is very slowly... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Although the pictures are not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can perceive it as the junctional nevus. Using vinegar cause an irritant reaction and thus causes the destruction of melanocytes, but unfortunately, this method is not precise and does... Read Full »
Please give your suggestion for my mole.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a mole that has grown a lot and has changed its shape and color. It has also developed a lot of different shaped blood vessels inside it. I have taken a few good images showing the mole close and the various blood vessels, which are running though it. I am now pretty worried after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you need to consult a dermatologist as the features are suggestive of malignancy. The final diagnosis could only be made on histopathological examination, which is considered as a gold standard. Many times, benign lesion also has the appearance of malignancy. But, i... Read Full »
Why has one of my moles raised?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a couple of moles that have changed recently. Should I get them checked by my GP? The larger round mole is about 5 mm in diameter on my back. Now, it is a little over 10 mm. Also, it has changed over a few months. The other mole that I noticed recently is raised, while the rest is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, raised mole is suspicious. But, frankly speaking, by seeing just photos or even seeing live, it is challenging to say whether it has cancerous probability or not. The best thing is to get it checked and get a definite result. An excision biopsy is the best wa... Read Full »
Will breast cancer need chemotherapy even after the complete excision of the lump?
Query: Hi doctor, I felt the lump seven months back but did the test four months ago and had the surgery three months ago. I have been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and had an excisional biopsy procedure where the tumor, safety margin, and three lymph nodes have been dissected. My doctor told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Being an oncologist involved in the care of breast cancer patients, I can understand your concerns. Based on the query, I can gather few things: 1) You are 29, w... Read Full »