Red moles on the skin are called cherry angiomas and are a common type of angioma. They are non-cancerous, small, red lesions that consist of a collection of blood vessels. They are commonly seen in those over thirty years of age.
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One mole in my scalp has gotten bigger. Can it be malignant?
Query: Hello doctor,I have numerous moles on my scalp, but one is very big. This mole has been on my body for years, yet it has become more prominent. The moles are raised, and the surrounding area occasionally becomes slightly red. Does this mole have cancerous potential? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The lesion appears like seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you follow the suggestions listed below. 1. Wash scalp with Salisia KT (Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid) shampoo on alternative days for ten days, then twice... Read Full »
Why do I have itchy moles on my waist region?
Query: Hello doctor, I am getting moles on my waist region where we wear underwear some are swollen. It does not hurt but it is itchy sometimes and is not getting cured it is been two to three months. I am overweight which I am controlling now. Kindly suggest what to do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I suggest: 1. Apply Mupirocin cream twice daily for 10 days. 2. Use Cetrimide soap for a bath for one month. 3. Do you have any pain and tenderness on the touch? 4. Do you have night aggravation of itching? 5. Is there an... Read Full »