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Suggest Treatment For Dysplastic Moles On Body

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Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014
Question: Yes. I noticed a mole on my neck. I have some dysplastic moles on my body. I am paranoid about melanoma. Can you take a look?
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Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Excision biopsy required to rule out melanoma

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

Dysplastic nevi are a risk factor for developing malignant melanoma.
Any mole on the body whether congenital or acquired should be monitored.
Any change in size, color, bleeding or ulceration should be taken seriously and should be reported to your doctor.
The new moles that you have developed on the neck should be investigated and investigations include excision biopsy and histopathological examination.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Suggest Treatment For Dysplastic Moles On Body

Brief Answer: Excision biopsy required to rule out melanoma Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic. Dysplastic nevi are a risk factor for developing malignant melanoma. Any mole on the body whether congenital or acquired should be monitored. Any change in size, color, bleeding or ulceration should be taken seriously and should be reported to your doctor. The new moles that you have developed on the neck should be investigated and investigations include excision biopsy and histopathological examination. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal