HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Mole Seems To Be Raised And Lighter. How Common Is Over Night Changes In Moles?

I have had a mole on my side for as long as I can remember. It has always been roughly 2mm, brown, very slightly raised with distinct borders, and has never changed size. I hadn t checked on it for a long time and just 2 days ago I noticed that it was now black and more raised than it had ever been. Since then it has changed literally over night. Yesterday a 1mm border grew that was a redish brown, and today the mole is no longer black, but instead has changed back to a lighter brown color. In total, it is roughly 5mm in diameter now with one side raised and the border being flat. I tried to make an appointment over the weekend but every dermatologist in the city was closed on weekends. How common is over night changes in moles? I understand these are generally warning signs for a potentially dangerous mole but I was not able to find anything online about over night changes, so could this change any possible diagnosis?
Sat, 10 Aug 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello .sudden changes in the existing mole such are colour changes.size.shape and textural can lead to suggestion of malignant changes.go for a biopsy which rules out cancerous changes.sudden colour changes can be due to melanoma
I find this answer helpful

 1 user finds this helpful


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Skin neoplasm


Loading Online Doctors....
Mole Seems To Be Raised And Lighter. How Common Is Over Night Changes In Moles?

Hello .sudden changes in the existing mole such are colour changes.size.shape and textural can lead to suggestion of malignant changes.go for a biopsy which rules out cancerous changes.sudden colour changes can be due to melanoma