Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash
Dermatology
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Hi doctor,
I am 21 years old and have had this mole for the past 10 years. Recently I noticed that it looks different from when I first developed it. It is a little bit raised now, and I feel it meets a lot of the criteria for melanoma. I am trying to get into a dermatologist but my appointment is not for another month. Do you think this is melanoma? Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to Icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
Melanocytic nevus as basically tan brown macules with increased melanocytic activity. One should always look for the following changes for Melanocytic nevus
1. Any change in color and irregular surface.
2. An increase in the size of the lesion.
3. Irregular margins.
4. Any signs of inflammation.
5. Bleeding, crusting, or oozing from the nevus.
There are types of melanocytic nevus. These are basically benign growths but there can be a chance of a malignant transformation. The exact incidence is not known. Since there is a change in color and surface of nevus I would suggest you consider a skin Biopsy test. A skin biopsy will only help to see the transformation into malignant cells.
I hope this information will help you. Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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