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Does Dark Lines And Itchy Mole Under Armpit Indicate Sign Of Cancer?

Recently, i notice dark lines under my armpit and its getting wider each time i check on it. Now i notice there are two dark thin lines that are started to deveop and are deep and a little bit painful when i press it. Near my armpit i have a mole that are changing in size and it is itchy and flaky sometimes. Are this a symptoms of cancer?please help. I will really really appreciate your concern.thank you.
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
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Hello,

Dark itchy lines under the arms or itchy moles are usually harmless but at times they can be cancerous. You can get clinically examined, get biopsy done to rule out any malignancy. In the meantime, take care of your hygiene, take regular bath and wear soft cotton clothes. You can apply a thin layer of ointment Hydrocortizone on the itchy areas.

You can also apply Neosporin ointment or Soframycin ointment for relief. If its fungal infection, take a course of fluconazole. Do not touch or scratch the moles. Most moles cause no symptoms and do not need treatment. But moles that are itchy, painful, large or suspicious for cancers may be recommended by your treating doctor to be removed. It will be done by him.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Does Dark Lines And Itchy Mole Under Armpit Indicate Sign Of Cancer?

Hello, Dark itchy lines under the arms or itchy moles are usually harmless but at times they can be cancerous. You can get clinically examined, get biopsy done to rule out any malignancy. In the meantime, take care of your hygiene, take regular bath and wear soft cotton clothes. You can apply a thin layer of ointment Hydrocortizone on the itchy areas. You can also apply Neosporin ointment or Soframycin ointment for relief. If its fungal infection, take a course of fluconazole. Do not touch or scratch the moles. Most moles cause no symptoms and do not need treatment. But moles that are itchy, painful, large or suspicious for cancers may be recommended by your treating doctor to be removed. It will be done by him. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician