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What Causes A Crusty Mole On The Upper Back?

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Posted on Tue, 4 Apr 2017
Question: yes sir, i have a mole type place ,about the size of a nickel on my upper back.it looks like a solar keratoises,it has a scab sometimes. sometimes if it gets bumped the scab falls off and has a little bleeding.there is also a couple of smaller pink places close to it ,no scab.the last couple of days have a burning sensation across my upper back and back of both arms. i am not sunburnt but it feels like it , not all the time.I guess i want to know if these are melanoma signs or what? thank you
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Underlying skin cancers need to be ruled out.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query. Although these are not signs of melanoma, the possibility of underlying skin cancers still needs to be ruled out. You need to visit a dermatologist at the earliest. He would be able to evaluate the lesion and to take suitable interventions for diagnosis and therapy.

Most skin cancers, with local treatment, can be completely cured. However, the chances of recurrence remains.

I would insist you not to ignore it.

Regards
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What Causes A Crusty Mole On The Upper Back?

Brief Answer: Underlying skin cancers need to be ruled out. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone carefully through your query. Although these are not signs of melanoma, the possibility of underlying skin cancers still needs to be ruled out. You need to visit a dermatologist at the earliest. He would be able to evaluate the lesion and to take suitable interventions for diagnosis and therapy. Most skin cancers, with local treatment, can be completely cured. However, the chances of recurrence remains. I would insist you not to ignore it. Regards