Moles are dark-colored skin spots appearing anywhere on the body that may be present at birth or may develop at any point in life. Most moles do not pose any risk unless they change their shape, color, and size. Some moles have hair follicles that cause hair growth through the mole and are completely normal. They can be raised or flat. The hair over the mole can be cut, shaved, or waxed safely for esthetic purposes and does not cause any harm.
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My 21-year-old daughter has had three mildly dysplastic moles. Is it serious?
Query: Hi doctor, My 21-year-old daughter has had three dysplastic moles. They are mildly dysplastic. In the interim between having her yearly body check and going in for stitch removal, she was picking at what she thought was a small pimple or ingrown hair on her hip. She could not really see it, so after... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case in detail and saw the picture (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity). It is good that you have already got the FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) test done, as one should be very careful in case of dysplastic mole... Read Full »
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