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What Does Swollen, Raised And Bleeding Mole On The Cheek Suggest?
Hello Doctor,
I am an RDH and today I had a patient tell me that he recently had a skin lesion removed under his eye last month, When I asked what provoked him to have it looked at he told me his lesion had begun to bleed and his MD suggested he see a dermatologist.
With that being said, I'm 47 and this morning after getting out of the shower and getting ready for work, I noticed the mole which I've had since birth on my left cheek was raised, swollen and bleeding. As I realize this could be a sign of something serious, I am also a bit skeptic seeing I am Italian and I have olive skin, thus less likely to be a candidate for skin cancer.
Do you think this is something I should be concerned with and should have checked out?
I am an RDH and today I had a patient tell me that he recently had a skin lesion removed under his eye last month, When I asked what provoked him to have it looked at he told me his lesion had begun to bleed and his MD suggested he see a dermatologist.
With that being said, I'm 47 and this morning after getting out of the shower and getting ready for work, I noticed the mole which I've had since birth on my left cheek was raised, swollen and bleeding. As I realize this could be a sign of something serious, I am also a bit skeptic seeing I am Italian and I have olive skin, thus less likely to be a candidate for skin cancer.
Do you think this is something I should be concerned with and should have checked out?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
Hi Dear ,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The mole or any birth mark usually change cosmetically which is harmless condition . But when it start increase in size , bruising and bleeding then it will be a cause of concern.
I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Although the conversion of birthmark or mole into skin cancer is rare but still you should get it checked it properly . Doctor may go for biopsy .
Doctor may recommend procedure like cryosurgery or may prescribe steroid drugs .
For now keep ice packs on bleeding site several times a day to reduce swelling and stop bleeding .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query . The mole or any birth mark usually change cosmetically which is harmless condition . But when it start increase in size , bruising and bleeding then it will be a cause of concern.
I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Although the conversion of birthmark or mole into skin cancer is rare but still you should get it checked it properly . Doctor may go for biopsy .
Doctor may recommend procedure like cryosurgery or may prescribe steroid drugs .
For now keep ice packs on bleeding site several times a day to reduce swelling and stop bleeding .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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