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What Causes An Irregular Size Mole On The Upper Arm?
Question: another mole on my right upper arm that is also worrying me due to the outline of it. as previously mentioned I do occasionally use sunbeds and my grandma's sister did die of melonoma so I am concerned.
Brief Answer:
This mole also looks normal here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have seen another image uploaded by you.
This mole also looks absolutely normal here.
As i said earlier,these moles should be a cause of concern only if there is a sudden increase in the size or if there is development of irregular border or irregular pigmentation.
If new moles appears rapidly with considering your family history of melanoma you can go for examination and biopsy of the mole to clear remaining doubt and take advice accordingly from the dermatologist.
Mole examination is required only on above conditions or when they turned into malignant melanoma although it is very rare possibility.
Hope this answers will be helpful too.
Regards,
Dr.SandipKabra
This mole also looks normal here.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have seen another image uploaded by you.
This mole also looks absolutely normal here.
As i said earlier,these moles should be a cause of concern only if there is a sudden increase in the size or if there is development of irregular border or irregular pigmentation.
If new moles appears rapidly with considering your family history of melanoma you can go for examination and biopsy of the mole to clear remaining doubt and take advice accordingly from the dermatologist.
Mole examination is required only on above conditions or when they turned into malignant melanoma although it is very rare possibility.
Hope this answers will be helpful too.
Regards,
Dr.SandipKabra
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
the border of the shape has changed it used to be a lot rounder than it is now but if it looks normal I'm happy thank you
Brief Answer:
you can self examine your moles periodically.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the immediate follow-up.
As these mole looks absolutely normal here,you do not need to worry.Be rested.
Now,considering your family history you can self examine your moles periodically.
The ABCD rule will help you to tell if a mole should be checked by a doctor which stands for the following:
A for Asymmetry: One half of a mole does not match the other.
B for Border: The edges becomes irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred.
C for Color: The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, or even pink, red, white, or blue.
D for Diameter: The spot turns larger than about 6 to 9 mm in diameter.
However,this ABCD rule is just for the sake of information to you only otherwise at present there is nothing to worry.
Hope you have satisfied with my answer.
Regards,
you can self examine your moles periodically.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for the immediate follow-up.
As these mole looks absolutely normal here,you do not need to worry.Be rested.
Now,considering your family history you can self examine your moles periodically.
The ABCD rule will help you to tell if a mole should be checked by a doctor which stands for the following:
A for Asymmetry: One half of a mole does not match the other.
B for Border: The edges becomes irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred.
C for Color: The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, or even pink, red, white, or blue.
D for Diameter: The spot turns larger than about 6 to 9 mm in diameter.
However,this ABCD rule is just for the sake of information to you only otherwise at present there is nothing to worry.
Hope you have satisfied with my answer.
Regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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