Q. Is mole with large circular area a suspicious one?
Hi doctor,
Today I noticed two moles on my back with large dark circles around them. I have attached the photos of one affected area only. I have always had these moles, but have never seen these dark circles until today. I have had biopsies of moles from my back before and they were not cancerous. However, in the past, my dermatologist and a plastic surgeon removed a pre-cancerous mole removed from my right calf and a suspicious mole from my right bicep. My mother had a melanoma removed. I am also recovering from a case of shingles on my face. Could my immune system have been weakened from fighting off whatever is going on with these moles? Please explain.
Hi,
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Definitely, this mole with the large circular area is suspicious. There is a high chance that this mole could be cancerous. I would suggest you to get a biopsy done as this is a doubtful mole. Any acute change in size, texture, margins and color of a mole is an alarming sign. And your mole is increasing in size with very weird shape. Get the biopsy done and send the sample for a checkup. Your family history and your own history show that you are a prone case of precancerous mole changes. So, yes, these moles are suspicious and need a proper checkup.
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