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What Causes Itchy Mole On The Back?

i have had a small mole on my back that has itched for about a year now...not often - had it looked at a year ago and doctor was a GP and said it was just a itchy mole. it has not grown but feels like feathers that make me try to itch it. shoud i see a specialist? thank you
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.
 
Yes you need to consult a Dermatologist to look into the matter. It may be cancerous lesion. Normally a mole should not be itchy. If it is, its a point of medical concerns.

Dermatologist may go for histopathology lab diagnosis of a small biopsy of the mole, Or he may excise it as a whole and send to the Laboratory for analysis, or he may ablate it.


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What Causes Itchy Mole On The Back?

Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.   Yes you need to consult a Dermatologist to look into the matter. It may be cancerous lesion. Normally a mole should not be itchy. If it is, its a point of medical concerns. Dermatologist may go for histopathology lab diagnosis of a small biopsy of the mole, Or he may excise it as a whole and send to the Laboratory for analysis, or he may ablate it. Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. Have a wonderful time ahead.   Best Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF USA