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What Does A Mole Behind The Ear Indicate?

Hi Dr., I went to see the dermatologist today about a growth/mole behind my right ear. The dermatologist told me to schedule for a procedure I his office to remove it. The mole was there for a very long time but has expanded recently for some reason. Does this sound like the right next step. It sounds like after the procedure they will check for presence of cancer which was a bit of a shock to me honestly. I looked up some images of melanoma and most of these images are not what I have but the diameter has grown and is greater than
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Hello dear friend..Your doctor has taken a right decision to remove the mole and examine it under the microscope.
A mole is a concern if it
a) increase in size (>6mm)
b) change in colour
c)change in shape
d)change in thickness
e)any new pigmented areas appear around an already existing mole(satellite lesions)
f)tingling sensation/discharge from mole/itching over the mole
Since you have mentioned an increase in size, it is always better to remove and be on a safer side.

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What Does A Mole Behind The Ear Indicate?

Hello dear friend..Your doctor has taken a right decision to remove the mole and examine it under the microscope. A mole is a concern if it a) increase in size ( 6mm) b) change in colour c)change in shape d)change in thickness e)any new pigmented areas appear around an already existing mole(satellite lesions) f)tingling sensation/discharge from mole/itching over the mole Since you have mentioned an increase in size, it is always better to remove and be on a safer side.