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What Causes Itchy Mole On The Back?
Question: Hi there, I've a mole on my back which has recently become itchy. It's also recently grown and changed shape. It used to be most the middle part, but as you can see, it's spread out in a different colour. Health is fine, no allergies, no medications. Should I seek professional advice or does it look normal? Thank you, Julie
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Hello XXXXXXX
It's possible that this could be a benign process such as some inflammation around a mole or sebhoreic keratosis. But anytime a mole that has been present for awhile changes shape, color, or grows, it should be seen and evaluated in person.
I recommend that you go to a dermatologist, or, if you can't get in to see one quickly, to see your primary doctor (but still get an appointment with a dermatologist on the appointment book - make it now). If you see your primary doctor, make sure it is the doctor and not a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).
They may want to do a small biopsy which will be the most definitive way to tell what is going on there.
So in answer to your question - yes, do get this checked as soon as possible.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It's possible that this could be a benign process such as some inflammation around a mole or sebhoreic keratosis. But anytime a mole that has been present for awhile changes shape, color, or grows, it should be seen and evaluated in person.
I recommend that you go to a dermatologist, or, if you can't get in to see one quickly, to see your primary doctor (but still get an appointment with a dermatologist on the appointment book - make it now). If you see your primary doctor, make sure it is the doctor and not a physician's assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP).
They may want to do a small biopsy which will be the most definitive way to tell what is going on there.
So in answer to your question - yes, do get this checked as soon as possible.
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