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What Causes A Brown Mark On The Tongue?
Question: Good morning doctor,
I have a brown color mark on side of my tongue. I observed it recently, i Dont know whether its there from earlier or not. I recently ate colocasia on thursday got itching and rubbed it with teeth. I got one mouth blister after that and when i obserbed it i saw this mark. I observed on sunday evening and again observing. Its flat and no growth or change since now. Nor pain. I am worried whether its melanoma or cancer. But doctor there was no pain nor itch and anything. And when observed closely it looks like a brown mark with very small blood vessels like thing just like small threads . Cant feel it on fingers. No change since sunday till now. Please tell me what it is. I am worried its melanoma or cancer
I have a brown color mark on side of my tongue. I observed it recently, i Dont know whether its there from earlier or not. I recently ate colocasia on thursday got itching and rubbed it with teeth. I got one mouth blister after that and when i obserbed it i saw this mark. I observed on sunday evening and again observing. Its flat and no growth or change since now. Nor pain. I am worried whether its melanoma or cancer. But doctor there was no pain nor itch and anything. And when observed closely it looks like a brown mark with very small blood vessels like thing just like small threads . Cant feel it on fingers. No change since sunday till now. Please tell me what it is. I am worried its melanoma or cancer
Brief Answer:
Seems to be melanotic macule
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your history and seen the attached photographs.
It seems to be melanotic macule which is a benign hyperpigmentation pigmentation seen commonly in many individuals.
You don't have to worry much about it as it quite common.
I don't think it is melanoma or cancer.
If you are still having anxiety consult a dermatologist and get a dermoscopic examination done.
I hope this will allay your anxiety.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Seems to be melanotic macule
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your history and seen the attached photographs.
It seems to be melanotic macule which is a benign hyperpigmentation pigmentation seen commonly in many individuals.
You don't have to worry much about it as it quite common.
I don't think it is melanoma or cancer.
If you are still having anxiety consult a dermatologist and get a dermoscopic examination done.
I hope this will allay your anxiety.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Dr. Sonia Raina
If its melanoma. What are basic symptoms of it. Importantly how fast? Means how much mm it increase every day. How much percentage can u assure that its not melanoma.
Brief Answer:
99.9 percent chances it's not a melanoma
Detailed Answer:
99.9 percent chances that its not a melanoma.
Melanoma will be showing asymmetry in shape and colour, association with bleeding, itching and oozing.
Its very difficult to comment on its rate of growth as it varies from person to person but it will definitely be a fast growing tumour.
99.9 percent chances it's not a melanoma
Detailed Answer:
99.9 percent chances that its not a melanoma.
Melanoma will be showing asymmetry in shape and colour, association with bleeding, itching and oozing.
Its very difficult to comment on its rate of growth as it varies from person to person but it will definitely be a fast growing tumour.
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Dr. Prasad
Got checked again today just stayed same, we are not sure whether its there since young age. So we talked to u. But there was no pain, itching tingling nothing. So we got to u. So, is there any need to worry now for us madam.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
I don't think there is any need to worry.
As far as its age of onset is concerned it can occur at any age.
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
I don't think there is any need to worry.
As far as its age of onset is concerned it can occur at any age.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
How to prevent any form of cancers especially skin.
Good morning doctor,
I am suffering with itch below the lips, it occurs one or day after I shave sometimes, sometimes it occur after food. Went to dermatologist here, she said milia something are there, one said its due to dandruff on the skin, one said its due to internal heat, I have sinusitis problem, and I don't have persistent itch, just itch sometimes, there was a mole in that area, which got cut due to shave recently and its healing, I don't know, I itch the area , its becoming red, sometimes I feel crawling sensation, sometimes feel like tingling feeling, I am attaching u new pics please see them and tell.
The mole in picture is healing one? And again got cut completely and started to heal again due to shave. So please see the skin and tell me, whether itch is due to any allergy or due to dandruff or internal heat, I had ketakonazole prescribed earlier due to redness around nose and back of ear. But now not there. Please tell me whether mole is normal or not as well? It was cut from top left side?
Good morning doctor,
I am suffering with itch below the lips, it occurs one or day after I shave sometimes, sometimes it occur after food. Went to dermatologist here, she said milia something are there, one said its due to dandruff on the skin, one said its due to internal heat, I have sinusitis problem, and I don't have persistent itch, just itch sometimes, there was a mole in that area, which got cut due to shave recently and its healing, I don't know, I itch the area , its becoming red, sometimes I feel crawling sensation, sometimes feel like tingling feeling, I am attaching u new pics please see them and tell.
The mole in picture is healing one? And again got cut completely and started to heal again due to shave. So please see the skin and tell me, whether itch is due to any allergy or due to dandruff or internal heat, I had ketakonazole prescribed earlier due to redness around nose and back of ear. But now not there. Please tell me whether mole is normal or not as well? It was cut from top left side?
Brief Answer:
Details below
Detailed Answer:
For prevention of cancer avoid smoking, chewing of tobacco, betel nut, avoid direct sunexposure for long periods of time, use sunscreen regularly.
In case of any doubtful lumps or growths get yourself examined and investigated.
I have reviewed the attached photographs and can appreciate some redness and tiny bumps below the lip.
The itching seems to be related to dandruff problem.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply lotion containing clotrimazole and beclomethasone on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
This will help in resolving this problem.
The mole is looking in its normal healing phase and it will take few more days to be normal.
Details below
Detailed Answer:
For prevention of cancer avoid smoking, chewing of tobacco, betel nut, avoid direct sunexposure for long periods of time, use sunscreen regularly.
In case of any doubtful lumps or growths get yourself examined and investigated.
I have reviewed the attached photographs and can appreciate some redness and tiny bumps below the lip.
The itching seems to be related to dandruff problem.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply lotion containing clotrimazole and beclomethasone on the affected area twice daily for 2 weeks.
This will help in resolving this problem.
The mole is looking in its normal healing phase and it will take few more days to be normal.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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