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What Causes Sudden Irritation And Pain In The Mole Which Was Since Childhood?

A mole on my husbands face that he ahs had since a small child has become itchy intermediately and has a small crust on it. It has not changed in size and has a redness about it only because he has rubbed it. He had worked in a indoor shooting range all last week, wondering if it could be irritation form that
Sat, 31 Dec 2022
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Hello,

In case of sudden irritation of a mole, it is very important to check it immediately to a dermatologist. It could be a sign of melanoma.

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

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Sudden Irritation And Pain In The Mole Which Was Since Childhood?

Hello, In case of sudden irritation of a mole, it is very important to check it immediately to a dermatologist. It could be a sign of melanoma. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician