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I have a big spot on my chest, brown colored with hair. How do I cure this?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a big spot on my chest, brown colored with hair. How do I cure this, and how much will it cost? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the information and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) provided by your end, and I understand your concern. Nevus is basically a mole on the body and may contain hair on the same. Before removing them, I suggest you consult a... Read Full »
Should I worry about my nevus spilus turning cancerous?
Query: Hello doctor, I have speckled lentiginous nevi, also known as nevus spilus. I have had it since I was a baby. I do not know if it is congenital. Ever since I read online that they can transform dangerous, I do not feel comfortable in my own skin. I know the nevus spilus is alright right now. Its ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and examined your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From your descriptions and given image, it does seem you have nevus spilus. There is nothing to worry about. The nevus spilus is present in 3 % of fair-skinned people... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, A few months ago, an acral nevus appeared on the underside of my four-year-old daughter's toe. It was irregularly shaped and had dark brown pigmentation in four furrows of skin. However, today its appearance has changed. Now it has pigmentation in five furrows of skin and looks more oval-... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Benign proliferation of melanocytes is visible. Although the risk of nevus evolving into melanoma is significantly less. Do a self-examination of the skin to look for changes and detect them early if required. Also, go ... Read Full »
I have a mole on my belly which I worry could be a melanoma. Does it appear so?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 33-year-old male. I have a mole on my belly that is darker than the others (almost black in the middle), and I wonder if it is still just a regular (or atypical) mole and nothing to worry about or if it could be something worse (melanoma). I am attaching three images in different ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the clinical photographs attached to the query (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a melanocytic nevus which is basically tan brown macules with increased melanocytic activity. One should always look for the following changes in a me... Read Full »
What is the treatment for two perfectly symmetrical colored moles on the neck?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a teenager. Six months ago, I noticed that I had two colored moles on my neck. I immediately went to a dermatologist. She checked all my moles, and she told me that the two colored moles were perfectly symmetrical. So, she did not offer to remove it. I have learned from the interne... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One should always look for the following changes for melanocytic nevus: Change in color and irregular surface. Increase in the size of the lesion. Irregular margins. Inflammation. Bleeding, crusting, and oozing. There are many types of melanocytic nevus. It is basic... Read Full »
New moles are appearing in my palms. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old male. For the last six years, new black moles have been appearing in my palms. It is not creating issues like itching, pain, etc. I just want to know whether it is a symptom of melanoma. Please answer. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). These are benign acquired melanocytic nevi (AMN). They are not a sign of melanoma. AMN may increase in number during the first three decades, which is a no... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, A stain less than 2 cm in size appeared behind my left shoulder a few months ago. I have had moles since birth. Several have already been removed for prevention. A few years ago, I was also diagnosed with urticarial mastocytosis. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to the history provided, it could be nevus. Nevus is a mole that appears on any part of the body and can be brown to black, flat-topped, or raised, with or without hair growing out of the mole. It is asymptomatic and harmless and... Read Full »
I have congenital macular nevus spilus. Should I be concerned about it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have congenital macular nevus spilus. 1. Should I be concerned about it? 2. Which one has a higher risk, macular congenital nevus spilus or a papular congenital nevus spilus? 3. Is it dangerous to shave macular congenital nevus spilus? I read it can become cancerous by shaving it. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Congenital nevus spilus is also called speckled lentigines nevus (SLN). Regular monitoring of nevus spilus is essential, and the risk depends on the family history of melanoma. To estimate your condition's risk, you mus... Read Full »
I have a nevus on my lacrimal caruncle for almost 10 years. Could it be melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a nevus on my lacrimal caruncle which has been there for almost 10 years. Recently I have noticed a slight change in it. Could it be melanoma? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but I would not advise you to jump into any hasty conclusions. First of all, birthmarks, moles are very common even with the localization that you mentioned. However, to advise you better, it is preferable to compare this lesion on photos t... Read Full »
Without itching, I have a circular, flat, dark-brown mole on my scalp. Is it normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a mole on my scalp. Any idea what it is? It is dark brown (does not have other colors), is the size of a pencil eraser, and does not irritate me, itch, or anything like that. I take a vitamin D supplement daily. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The history and image (the attachments are removed to protect the patient's identity) appear as a scalp nevus. Scalp nevus is a mole on the scalp that may be brown to black, flat-topped or raised with or without hair growing out of the mole, ... Read Full »