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What Causes Blackish Moles With Irregular Shape On Body?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015
Question: I have two moles on my body, both are about the size of a pencil eraser. I have other moles, but, these are suspicious. They are both Black and XXXXXXX in color and irregular in shape. I have not been to a doctor about these, but now I have one under my right thumb nail. Since all of these are small should I see a Doctor?
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Answered by Dr. Sonia Raina (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
worthwhile to see a doctor for examination and skin biopsy

Detailed Answer:
Moles can be related to skin cancer, especially if you are fair skinned or if there is any family of skin cancer. Moreover any mole which changes in shape, size, colour, has irregular borders, or a newly developing mole should be examined by a doctor as they are against benign lesion.

I recommend you see a dermatologist who can examine the mole and take a skin biopsy.

Hope I answered all your queries.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Blackish Moles With Irregular Shape On Body?

Brief Answer: worthwhile to see a doctor for examination and skin biopsy Detailed Answer: Moles can be related to skin cancer, especially if you are fair skinned or if there is any family of skin cancer. Moreover any mole which changes in shape, size, colour, has irregular borders, or a newly developing mole should be examined by a doctor as they are against benign lesion. I recommend you see a dermatologist who can examine the mole and take a skin biopsy. Hope I answered all your queries. Wish you good health.