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Is A Red Mole On My Back A Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Feb 2022
Question: Hi, I check the moles on my back every few months, and today I noticed a mole looked a little redder than it had in the past, and wanted your opinion. Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cherry angioma

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The mole seen in picture is most likely a cherry angioma. It gets a red color due to presence of blood vessels.
It will not turn cancerous. Nothing to be worried about.

Hope this answers your question.
Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards
Dr. Lekshmi
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Is A Red Mole On My Back A Concern?

Brief Answer: Cherry angioma Detailed Answer: Hello, The mole seen in picture is most likely a cherry angioma. It gets a red color due to presence of blood vessels. It will not turn cancerous. Nothing to be worried about. Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification. Regards Dr. Lekshmi