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What Causes Dry And Crusty Moles On Skin?

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Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015
Question: I have 2 moles that have dried up and are crusty. Do I need them checked?

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Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes better to get checked

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Moles are usually benign unless some recent change has happened. If these moles are long standing and the crusts are also for quite some time with no recent change, then probability is that they are innocuous.

However, to be on the safe side you should get them checked.

Hope this helps.
Regards
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What Causes Dry And Crusty Moles On Skin?

Brief Answer: yes better to get checked Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Moles are usually benign unless some recent change has happened. If these moles are long standing and the crusts are also for quite some time with no recent change, then probability is that they are innocuous. However, to be on the safe side you should get them checked. Hope this helps. Regards