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Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old and have had this mole for the past 10 years. Recently I noticed that it looks different from when I first developed it. It is a little bit raised now, and I feel it meets a lot of the criteria for melanoma. I am trying to get into a dermatologist but my appointment is n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Melanocytic nevus as basically tan brown macules with increased melanocytic activity. One should always look for the following changes for Melanocytic nevus 1. Any change in color and irregular surface. 2. An increase in the size of the lesion. ... Read Full »
Have I got facial pain and numbness due to burning moles?
Query: Hello doctor, Since the beginning of this year, I have noticed a couple of moles on the left side of my head have been very itchy and burning, and when I start to itch them it causes the whole left side of my scalp to burn and feel uncomfortable. I am worried it might be something serious. This yea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ABCD criteria for moles you should be aware to see for malignant changes. One should always look for the change in color, size, margin, the surface of the mole, also if it is associated with itching and bloody discharge. I have reviewed clinical photograph attached ... Read Full »
Why am I getting wandering rashes all over my body for more than ten years?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a skin rash on my legs or arms all the time. There is only one rash at a time and at different places every time. What could this be? I have had this issue for at least 10 years and maybe more. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). But, please let me know the following: Is this rash associated with itching? Have you consulted a dermatologist in the past? What topical medications have you used for this? The clinical photogr... Read Full »
What is the raised pink mole on my daughter's scalp?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter, who is 20 years old, has a raised pink mole on her scalp. It has been there for several years. The one in question now has a purplish line running through it. My thought is that it is a visible blood vessel. Is it a change that requires seeing our dermatologist? Her dad passed... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be nevus sebaceous. One of the differential diagnosis can also be viral warts. Nevus sebaceous can appear in the prepubertal age, which looks likesolitary, yellow-orange smooth, velvety plaques on the scalp. In postpubertal age, they look thickened, larger, waxy ... Read Full »