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What Do Expanding Moles Near The Chest Indicate?
I'm turning 15 in April. I'm female. On both my right and left chest areas, a little above my breasts, I have 2 moles. 1 on each side. I'm getting a little concerned. The one on my left is growing a bit and expanding, like it's not just a circle anymore. It has been getting crusty and has bled a bit. It hurts to touch. The other one on the right side is not symmetrical and when ever I push on it or something hits it, I feel a sharp pain in the area. I had been experiencing some chest and stomach pain (both at same time), I'm usually shaking a lot, and I get dizzy once in a while. I try to eat healthy. I have ADD but currently not taking medication. I had never tanned at a tanning salon in my life. The mole stuff and pains have been going on for about 7 months. Should I get them checked out? Please reply ASAP. Thank you.
Wed, 5 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Any change in the color, shape, size( sudden increase), symmetry, presence of crusting , bleeding or pain in a previously quiet mole requires evaluation. It may not be related to your symptoms of chest and abdominal pain. However, I suggest that it is better to get it evaluated. It may require a test called as a skin biopsy to look for histopathological changes of any malignant transformation.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Any change in the color, shape, size( sudden increase), symmetry, presence of crusting , bleeding or pain in a previously quiet mole requires evaluation. It may not be related to your symptoms of chest and abdominal pain. However, I suggest that it is better to get it evaluated. It may require a test called as a skin biopsy to look for histopathological changes of any malignant transformation.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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