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Is black spot on the white portion of eye a concerning issue?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 63 years old. Her weight is 60 kg and her height is 5'2''. For the last two-three days, she was getting an eye burn. Yesterday, she felt like a sand particle inside her left eye. Also, dropping of the eyelid. So today we started putting some over the counter eye drop. While p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This appears to be a mole. By seeing her eyelids it appears a bit swollen so can be a mild infection. Start Moxifloxacin eye drop six times a day for seven days, Refresh tears eye drop six times a... Read Full »
I am pregnant and my mole started to grow in size with a change in color. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have raised mole on my right armpit. I have had it my entire life. Currently, I am pregnant I have six weeks left. I noticed less than a week ago after it started hurting. It not only completely changed the shape, but it grew twice in size and went from brown to a pinkish color with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your history and concerns. What you currently are experiencing is activity in the form of an increase in size, and inflammation of a nevus or mole. The reason for this is pregnancy. As you must be aware, there are hormonal changes in pregnancy, especiall... Read Full »
What causes black lines on skin and nails?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. Two years back I had noticed a very thin black straight line on my nail in the right hand finger. This line is growing along as my nail grows. Though the line was thin initially, now it has increased in its width and thickness. When I searched in the net abo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Presence of linear pigmented lines on the nails can be due to multiple causes. In white people they are considered abnormal and require thorou... Read Full »
I have a mole on my neck. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hello,I have been feeling weak, and suffering from shortness of breath and headaches. I do have a mole on my neck that has been getting bigger. I have got a blood test done and everything came back negative. The mole did not hurt and my thyroids were swollen two days before I started to feel sick I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A mole does not cause any problem as it has a tendency to become malignant in cases of Caucasian individuals (white people). Melanoma or other skin cancer occurs on the photo exposed part of the body like face or hand. The depth of the... Read Full »
Does the mole on my shoulder look concerning?
Query: Hello doctor,Does the mole on my shoulder look concerning? I have had it since childhood. It is flat and has not grown in size. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, the mole on your shoulder does not seem concerning. Moles that have been present since childhood and have not changed in size, shape, or color are generally considered benign (non-cancerous). However, it is essential to have ... Read Full »
I have a small spot on my right forearm. Could it be a malignant atypical mole?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a small spot on my right forearm and I want to know if it is just an atypical mole or something potentially malignant. I already have an appointment with my doctor about it, but peace of mind is always appreciated. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I need to rule out certain risk factors. Do you have any family history of melanoma or skin cancer? Is your skin tone fair? Do you have a history of sun burn in the past? Any prolong exp... Read Full »
Does an unchanged mole be an early melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, Is this melanoma? Does it look bad? Read Full »
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 »
Should I be concerned about my mole?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mole and I am concerned about it. I am far from a medical center where it can be checked for the next three weeks. I need to know if I should cancel my trip to check it. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It appears to be an atypical melanocytic nevus which is a benign nevus that can progress to malignancy. If it is detected early, it can be treated quickly with less scarring. Avoid mid-day sun and use sunscreen lotion even on cloudy days... Read Full »
I am concerned about a mole on my arm. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have got a mole on my arm that measures 5 mm and is flat. I have always had this mole. I have not noticed it changing and it has not bled or itched. I am a bit concerned though that it has two different brown shades in it and would like your opinion on it, please. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, I have seen few important things. It is irregular in shape (do not know whether it is in this shape from the beginning), which is not a good sign in my opinion. Secondly, there is a... Read Full »
I have noticed something on my scalp. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed something on my scalp, and also have a mole on my stomach. I am concerned that it could be cancerous. The mole has not changed in shape, does not hurt, and seems to follow the 'ABCD' rule. It has been present for quite some time. Should I be worried? Kindly help. Thank... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It appears you have described what seems to be melanocytic nevus or seborrheic keratosis on your stomach and scalp, based on the provided information and images (attachment removed to protect patient's identity). Both of these conditio... Read Full »