Question 1

accidently picked at a brown mole now it is red mole and hurts and red skin round mole, not itchy or no pus
can't get to see a doctor for 6 weeks

Accepted Answer

Why 6 weeks?: Was it a seborrheic keratosis? By the time you see a Dr in 6 weeks it will no longer be red or tender. When you go, let's hope the Dr can identify it precisely. If not, a biopsy will settle it. Not urgent.

Question 2

i had a mole that recently peeled off its top layer now it's starting to fade away.is this normal?
flat, no pain or redness.

Accepted Answer

No answer: Only an exam by a dermatologist can answer your question. A "mole" is not a medical term. Seborrheic keratosis? Nevus? Other? Skin cancers are rare any your age.

Question 3

i scraped my mole a month ago and now the scrape healed but there is a little redness and the mole came back a bit darker will my mole go to its orgin?

Accepted Answer

It may: A mole or nevus is a benign skin growth that can easily be removed in the office with local anesthesia. Depending on the depth of the lesion and the technique used for removal, the mole may return if not removed completely. As the growth is benign this occurrence is not alarming. You can have your doctor take a look at the area if you are concerned. A biopsy can easily be performed to be sure.

Question 4

i have a small mole, about  2mm, but it has been bleeding and is now crusty with redness around it. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: Any change in a mole should prompt a visit to a dermatologist for examination. Bleeding from a mole is a red flag for skin cancer. Please see a dermatologist.

Question 5

pimple under  mole, popped it, white stuff and blood came out. redness still around mole, pain is less now.. pcp said infection not to worry.should i?

Accepted Answer

Usually self-healing: A young, healthy person with a popped pimple on her face usually heals easily. The face has great blood flow to help carry away damaged material and to bring nutrients and white blood cells to the wound for quick healing. Sometimes, antibiotics are needed... but usually not. However, if a person tends to have cystic acne, that's a different situation.

Question 6

i ripped a mole off it was brown under but scabbed up the pharmacist prescribed me an ointment snd it seemed to help the swelling and redness go now its just a scar. if this was cancer woukd it be doing so well?

Accepted Answer

: No way to tell without an examination. Please see your Primary Care Physician, Urgent Care, or preferably a skin specialist Dermatologist. Speed of healing is not an indicator of presence or absence of a neoplasm

Question 7

my mole was darkish brown and looks red now.. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

: At the age of 19 with the mole present either since childhood or teenage,  expect the colour change that you describe to be very normal and not a sign at all of a potential malignant mole melanoma.
No worries please

Question 8

what should i do if top layer of skin has peeled off my mole and now its really red?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: There should be a reason your skin is peeling your moles.  It sounds like you are picking or itching.  See your doctor for a biopsy and mole removal.  She will ask how it got so inflamed.

Question 9

i had a mole burned off my face 2 weeks ago. the scab has fallen off but now it is red and light brown and flat where the mole was. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Mole removal/burn?: Best to see the doctor whom preformed this cauterization technique for follow up wound care.

Question 10

i have a red mole that has darkened& grown during preg. it's now dark red w/ dark spots along edges w/ irreg border.is this normal or should i worry?

Accepted Answer

See Dermatologist: You need to have a Dermatologist look at the moles to give you an accurate answer. Holy" Moley"! I am unable to see the moles in this venue.

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Accidently picked at a brown mole now it is red mole and hurts and red skin round mole, not itchy or no pus can't get to see a doctor for 6 weeks

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I had a mole that recently peeled off its top layer now it's starting to fade away.is this normal? flat, no pain or redness.

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I scraped my mole a month ago and now the scrape healed but there is a little redness and the mole came back a bit darker will my mole go to its orgin?

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I have a small mole, about 2mm, but it has been bleeding and is now crusty with redness around it. should i worry?

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Pimple under mole, popped it, white stuff and blood came out. redness still around mole, pain is less now.. pcp said infection not to worry.should i?

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I ripped a mole off it was brown under but scabbed up the pharmacist prescribed me an ointment snd it seemed to help the swelling and redness go now its just a scar. if this was cancer woukd it be doing so well?

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My mole was darkish brown and looks red now.. is it normal?

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What should i do if top layer of skin has peeled off my mole and now its really red?

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I had a mole burned off my face 2 weeks ago. the scab has fallen off but now it is red and light brown and flat where the mole was. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have a red mole that has darkened& grown during preg. it's now dark red w/ dark spots along edges w/ irreg border.is this normal or should i worry?

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