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What Causes Fading Out Mole Behind Ear In Children?
Hi. My 6 year ild daughter had a flat round dark brown mole behind her ear. She always has her hair down so not much sunlight gets to it. Yesterday I have noticed the mole started fading and has a light brown ring around the original mole. It almost looks like a drop of water got onto a dot of water color and faded out...i took a picture but can not upload it. I am terrified it might be skin cancer
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
I warmly Welcome you to HCM. Thanks for consulting the best team of physicians. I have carefully worked through your case and can well understand your health concerns regarding your daughter.
Yes, you are right. Moles, if they change their shape, color or consistency may be a sign for some serious issue. But not all lesions get precancerous or cancerous.
Skin lesions are difficult to treat without actually seeing them. So it is better to upload a picture in a follow up query, so that I may be able to diagnose properly and help you accordingly. Early diagnosis is the key to best prognosis in skin diseases and cancers-research proves.
I feel sorry that you were unable to upload the picture of the lesion. This is a public forum question and perhaps you will not be able to upload files in it. But don't worry I am just a click away from you. I am available 24/7 for your help. To open my profile, click on this link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-muhammad-hanif/70199 Look below my picture and click on "Ask Me A Question" and you are all set to ask a detailed question and you will also be able to upload pictures and any supporting documents in that question. I will get back to you in no time with a detailed expert opinion on this issue.
Hope I answered your health concerns. For further assistance and to clarify the doubts, follow up is very necessary.
Healthiest Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
Yes, you are right. Moles, if they change their shape, color or consistency may be a sign for some serious issue. But not all lesions get precancerous or cancerous.
Skin lesions are difficult to treat without actually seeing them. So it is better to upload a picture in a follow up query, so that I may be able to diagnose properly and help you accordingly. Early diagnosis is the key to best prognosis in skin diseases and cancers-research proves.
I feel sorry that you were unable to upload the picture of the lesion. This is a public forum question and perhaps you will not be able to upload files in it. But don't worry I am just a click away from you. I am available 24/7 for your help. To open my profile, click on this link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-muhammad-hanif/70199 Look below my picture and click on "Ask Me A Question" and you are all set to ask a detailed question and you will also be able to upload pictures and any supporting documents in that question. I will get back to you in no time with a detailed expert opinion on this issue.
Hope I answered your health concerns. For further assistance and to clarify the doubts, follow up is very necessary.
Healthiest Regards!
DR. HANIF
USA
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