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Should I Be Concerned About Itching And Size Changing Mole?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: This mole started itching horribly about three weeks ago and I noticed it has started to change in size, shape and color, is more raised and itches really bad. my uncle died of melanoma and I am worried this is cancerous. I have an appointment with a doctor next tuesday but I am really nervous about it. can you tell me if it looks like cancer?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer: It can be melanoma Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photographs. It can be melanoma. Following changes in mole suggest change to melanoma. 1.Change in color 2.Sudden change in shape and size. 3.Bleed in the mole. 4.Tenderness in mole. As you have many of the above changes, it can be melanoma. I would suggest you to meet your doctor at earliest and get a biopsy done. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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Should I Be Concerned About Itching And Size Changing Mole?

Brief Answer: It can be melanoma Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photographs. It can be melanoma. Following changes in mole suggest change to melanoma. 1.Change in color 2.Sudden change in shape and size. 3.Bleed in the mole. 4.Tenderness in mole. As you have many of the above changes, it can be melanoma. I would suggest you to meet your doctor at earliest and get a biopsy done. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you