Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dermatology
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Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have a little mole on my neck that seems to have got swollen and inflamed. It happened about nine weeks ago. I think my necklace may have irritated it. The swelling has gone down. But, the mole seems different and red around the outside. I saw a dermatologist in a person who told me that it is not a concern and it will get healed soon by itself. But, it has been a few weeks now, it is still red and not back to normal.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems like an irritated mole. There is nothing serious about the condition. I suggest you apply a topical antibiotic such as Neosporin (Neomycin) ointment or Mupirocin 2 % ointment, twice daily.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Yes, I have some creams applied for irritated skin. Is it usual for the moles to become irritated for so long?
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I think the mole gets inflamed secondary to the underlying acne cyst or nodule and you have an acne lesion at the exact same site as the mole gets inflamed. I suggest you apply a topical antibacterial ointment.
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