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What Do Dark Brown Spots On Skin Indicate?
Question: I noticed today that i have a couple of new little dark brown spots on my skin (in stomach area). I am not sure is this is a serious issue or not (skin cancer?) but i do have skin tags on my neck. These small dark brown new spots are not the same as my skin tags, as they are flat and round looking.
Brief Answer:
Moles, Radiocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin condition .
I have seen your pictures with keen observation and to your relief they look
like simple melanocytic nevi or more commonly known as moles.
They are benign collection of melanocytes and are common in first two decades of life.
Malignancy though not common should be suspected if lots of moles develop in short time and grow larger and have irregular borders or bleed sometime. Such scenario should be properly followed up with dermatologist and pathologist.
In you case, there is no need to worry and still if you insist treatment then I would advise cauterization with radiocautery or laser. Other treatment options include cryotherapy and surgical removal.
Hope the answer was useful in resolving your issue.
Let me know if there are
any more questions regarding the same.
Thank you and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Moles, Radiocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin condition .
I have seen your pictures with keen observation and to your relief they look
like simple melanocytic nevi or more commonly known as moles.
They are benign collection of melanocytes and are common in first two decades of life.
Malignancy though not common should be suspected if lots of moles develop in short time and grow larger and have irregular borders or bleed sometime. Such scenario should be properly followed up with dermatologist and pathologist.
In you case, there is no need to worry and still if you insist treatment then I would advise cauterization with radiocautery or laser. Other treatment options include cryotherapy and surgical removal.
Hope the answer was useful in resolving your issue.
Let me know if there are
any more questions regarding the same.
Thank you and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Okay but the fact that i am seeing more and more is concerning. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Upto 40 is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Usually, upto 40 moles is okay but still if you are very apprehensive do check with your dermatologist and let me know what he has to say.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Upto 40 is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Usually, upto 40 moles is okay but still if you are very apprehensive do check with your dermatologist and let me know what he has to say.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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