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Medical Conditions - Melanoma

The type of cancer that originates from the pigment-containing cells called melanocytes is called melanoma. It is the most serious type of skin cancer as it often spreads to the deeper layers of the skin and eventually to other organs. The common causes of melanoma are more sun exposure, family history, and pale skin.

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I have discharge from a black spot on my back on scratching. Kindly help me.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for sharing the pictures (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Why was my mole upgraded after excision?

Hi,I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

What causes blue and black lines on the toenail?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need to see a clear picture of your lesion to make a diagnosis. Kindly send a clear picture. Thank you.

Answered By
Dr. Filza Hafeez

Dr. Filza Hafeez

How small can an invasive melanoma be and metastasize?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood the concern. There is no specific size of melanoma to predict metastasis.

Can the two dark spots on the soles of my feet that have not changed in appearance for the past two years be melanoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I saw your clinical pictures (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity).

Is the pink spot I see on my body a nodular melanoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have a mole that looks different. Could that be melanoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have evaluated your concerns, and you need to be applauded for your alertness. You have taken steps to manage the "funny" mole have been in the desired direction.

Answered By
Dr. Vinay Kumar

Dr. Vinay Kumar

Does a large mole like discoloration indicate something?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your case. In my opinion it is a rapid growing mole. As you have described, it was not there almost a year ago but now it has grown to this much size.

Answered By
Dr. Shanza Ikram

Dr. Shanza Ikram

Does my mole show signs of melanoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have done the right thing by seeking a dermatologist’s opinion.

Answered By
Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

When do moles that change in appearance need dermoscopy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I checked and went through the images you uploaded (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity).

Answered By
Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

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