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Why does the shape of my freckle change? Should I worry?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like you to look at a freckle (I do not know if it is a mole) that is on my upper thigh. I have had this for many years and it is completely flat. I have not noticed any changes and I have no other symptoms. It was just the shape that I was a bit concerned about. It measures 5 mm ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The lesion appears more like a nevus (mole). It appears totally benign. I do not find any atypical features in it as of now. With regards to the shape, moles can have different appeara... Read Full »
I noticed a red lesion on the back of my head. What is the cause?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a lesion on the back of my head. It is flat, mostly red in color, and a bit darker red or brown on the edges. It does not itch, and I do not think that it is related to any allergies. What could this be? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Please answer a few questions-1. Since how long is it been there? 2. Does it hurt when you comb your hair? 3. Has it bled anytime?Thank you. Read Full »
Are facial pain and numbness related to itchy and burning moles on head?
Query: Hello doctor, Since the beginning of this year, I have noticed a couple of moles on the left side of my head have been very itchy and burning, and when I start to itch them it causes the whole left side of my scalp to burn and feel uncomfortable. I am worried it might be something serious. This yea... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The ABCD criteria for moles you should be aware to see for malignant changes. One should always look for the change in color, size, margin, the surface of the mole, also if it is associated with itching and bloody discharge. I have reviewed clinical photograph attached ... Read Full »
Why did swelling occur after the removal of the mole?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a mole on my neck, and I got it operated. But after the stitches opened, I got swelling in that mole. What is it, and how can I treat it? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. After a mole is removed, it is common to experience some swelling, redness, or tenderness around the surgical site. This is a normal part of the healing process and should gradually improve over time. However, if you are experiencing sign... Read Full »
What could be the chance of a mole with no pain or itch turn malignant?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 6 years old. He has one black mole on the left hand measuring about 5 mm in diameter with some elevated surface. It is from the last about one year and looking growing but can not sure about the growth. He has no complaint of itching and pain but when asked yesterday about this... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is a mole in medical terms it is called melanocytic nevus. Majority of them are benign and go through growth cycle of inapparent to getting dark and with age slowly losing the color. But in... Read Full »
Is black spot on the white portion of eye a concerning issue?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother is 63 years old. Her weight is 60 kg and her height is 5'2''. For the last two-three days, she was getting an eye burn. Yesterday, she felt like a sand particle inside her left eye. Also, dropping of the eyelid. So today we started putting some over the counter eye drop. While p... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This appears to be a mole. By seeing her eyelids it appears a bit swollen so can be a mild infection. Start Moxifloxacin eye drop six times a day for seven days, Refresh tears eye drop six times a... Read Full »
I am pregnant and my mole started to grow in size with a change in color. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have raised mole on my right armpit. I have had it my entire life. Currently, I am pregnant I have six weeks left. I noticed less than a week ago after it started hurting. It not only completely changed the shape, but it grew twice in size and went from brown to a pinkish color with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your history and concerns. What you currently are experiencing is activity in the form of an increase in size, and inflammation of a nevus or mole. The reason for this is pregnancy. As you must be aware, there are hormonal changes in pregnancy, especiall... Read Full »
What causes black lines on skin and nails?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old female. Two years back I had noticed a very thin black straight line on my nail in the right hand finger. This line is growing along as my nail grows. Though the line was thin initially, now it has increased in its width and thickness. When I searched in the net abo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the attached picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Presence of linear pigmented lines on the nails can be due to multiple causes. In white people they are considered abnormal and require thorou... Read Full »
I have a mole on my neck. Is it melanoma?
Query: Hello,I have been feeling weak, and suffering from shortness of breath and headaches. I do have a mole on my neck that has been getting bigger. I have got a blood test done and everything came back negative. The mole did not hurt and my thyroids were swollen two days before I started to feel sick I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. A mole does not cause any problem as it has a tendency to become malignant in cases of Caucasian individuals (white people). Melanoma or other skin cancer occurs on the photo exposed part of the body like face or hand. The depth of the... Read Full »
Does the mole on my shoulder look concerning?
Query: Hello doctor,Does the mole on my shoulder look concerning? I have had it since childhood. It is flat and has not grown in size. What to do?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, the mole on your shoulder does not seem concerning. Moles that have been present since childhood and have not changed in size, shape, or color are generally considered benign (non-cancerous). However, it is essential to have ... Read Full »