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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 »
Why does the shape of my freckle change? Should I worry?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like you to look at a freckle (I do not know if it is a mole) that is on my upper thigh. I have had this for many years and it is completely flat. I have not noticed any changes and I have no other symptoms. It was just the shape that I was a bit concerned about. It measures 5 mm ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lesion appears more like a nevus (mole). It appears totally benign. I do not find any atypical features in it as of now. With regards to the shape, moles can have different appeara... Read Full »
I have a mole on my chest that is itchy. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I am hoping you can advise me. I have a mole on my chest that has been changing for about a month now. It is itchy at times and it has bled (small spots) as I am sure from the itching. I am worried it is skin cancer. Can you help? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description and given picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it seems you are having a mole or melanocytic nevus. They are considered benign melanomas and nothing actively needs to be done for them. If the mole shows a sudden increase in... Read Full »
I have a pink mole near my scalp. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question regarding a mole. I just had my hair cut and noticed a mole on the back of my neck near my scalp. I might have had it for a while and did not know about it. Most of my moles are brown and auburn. But, this one is pink. I am wondering whether this is normal. My concern is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it does not look cancerous. Yes, it has a skin tag-type appearance. But, I can give you a confirmatory answer that it is not melanoma because only skin biopsy is the tool that can give you a definite... Read Full »