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Have Noticed A New Mole. Is This Melanoma?
Question: Hello,
I have jusr noticed a new mole (i think) i have attached a photo- does this look like melanoma ?? Very worried here - will call dr today too
I have jusr noticed a new mole (i think) i have attached a photo- does this look like melanoma ?? Very worried here - will call dr today too
Brief Answer:
It probably does not look like melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
The mole seen in image attached probably does not look like melanoma.
A melanoma has certain features like
asymmetry ie two halves of the lesion do not resemble each other
border border is irregular
color - color is variegate(one half might be brown, other half black)
diameter- it is more than 6 mm
if a mole is itchy, changes color, size, shape, becomes painful or bleeds then also melanoma should be ruled out.
In the image attached, none of the above features are seen
However, I would advise that you XXXXXXX a dermatologist nearby to get the lesion clinical examined and if required, you may get the lesion biopsied for confirmation of diagnosis.
Hope that helped.
Take care
It probably does not look like melanoma
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
The mole seen in image attached probably does not look like melanoma.
A melanoma has certain features like
asymmetry ie two halves of the lesion do not resemble each other
border border is irregular
color - color is variegate(one half might be brown, other half black)
diameter- it is more than 6 mm
if a mole is itchy, changes color, size, shape, becomes painful or bleeds then also melanoma should be ruled out.
In the image attached, none of the above features are seen
However, I would advise that you XXXXXXX a dermatologist nearby to get the lesion clinical examined and if required, you may get the lesion biopsied for confirmation of diagnosis.
Hope that helped.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay rhank you- i go in today
Brief Answer:
Yes, Please visit your doctor today
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Please visit your doctor today to get the mole examined.
Should there be another query, please write back or else you may close it.
Take care
Yes, Please visit your doctor today
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Please visit your doctor today to get the mole examined.
Should there be another query, please write back or else you may close it.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello- i went to the doctor she aaid it was normal
Brief Answer:
That's a great news!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
that's a great news. Now there is no need to worry. But always keep a watchful eyes on moles.
Wish you a healthy life ahead.
PS should there be no further query, you may close the discussion.
That's a great news!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
that's a great news. Now there is no need to worry. But always keep a watchful eyes on moles.
Wish you a healthy life ahead.
PS should there be no further query, you may close the discussion.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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