Question 1

i have a mole on my face for years recently it has got bigger and black and crusty?

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Change in a mole: Any change in a mole needs to be evaluated by a professional to make sure it has not become cancerous.  Although other things can cause it,  like accidentally scratching it, the safest thing to do is to see your doc or a dermatologist to be sure.

Question 2

i have a mole on my back that is changing shape, has bled, is painful, and is now turning a crusty black. what are the chances it's melanoma i'm 37 f?

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Melanoma features: Melanoma can occur at any age and is suspected when there is a change in appearance or size of a skin lesion. Seek evaluation from a dermatologist. A biopsy will be helpful  to determine if it is benign or malignant.

Question 3

hi there. i have a raised mole on my scalp by my temple. it has gone a bit crusty on the edges and a little black and yellow. should i be worried?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. If you have any concerns, you should talk to your doctor about getting it removed and the tissue examined by a pathologist.

Question 4

what is a black mole?

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Blue nevus: A blue nevis is a very dark mole. This can not be determined just by appearance. Since moles can be abnormal a very dark mole should be evaluated and possibly biopsied by a dermatologist.Even benign lesions can change and a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a melanoma can make a significant difference in prognosis.

Question 5

what does a black mole mean?

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Get it checked a : Dermatologist. He or she will check for any signs c/w a melanoma.

Question 6

growing black mole can be removed naturally?

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Mole removal: A mole should be removed by a dermatologist . A numbing medicine such as Lidocaine is injected into the skin and the mole is shaved or excised with stitches . Home remedies are not recommended . It is important to have the mole tested by lab to ensure it is not a skin cancer.

Question 7

what does it mean when a mole start to turn black?

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Dermatologist time!: When a mole changes in color, shape, size or texture, there is a chance that the mole is now turning into a melanoma. Without proper examination, it's not possible to make the diagnosis. So it would be wise to see a dermatologist.

Question 8

is it normal to have a black/ very very dark brown freckle/mole?

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Depends: If this particular mole has never changed color size or shape and is less than 5mm than its possible that this is a normal mole or freckle. See your doctor if any question about this. If any mole changes or bleeds spontaneously for no reason definitely check with your doctor. One easy way to remember is abcd : assymmetry, bleeding, color change or diameter growth change. - mole should come off.

Question 9

what to do if i have a smallish black mole on my back, please help!?

Accepted Answer

Get your annual derm: Check up now.  Aad malignant melanoma:  asymmetry: 1 half is unlike the other. Border: irregular, scalloped or poorly defined. Color: varied w shades of tan, brown or black; or white, red or blue. Diameter: &gt; 6 mm. Evolving: mole /skin lesion looks different from the rest or is changing in size, shape or color.  An irregular mole that itches, bleeds or is painful is worrisome for possible cancer.

Question 10

last week i had a mole come up and now it's turning black and growing fast! help?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor f: You should obtain a medical opinion from your family doctor or go see a dermatologist(skin specialist). A biopsy of a mole is desirable if it is changing or growing. Good luck.

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I have a mole on my face for years recently it has got bigger and black and crusty?

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I have a mole on my back that is changing shape, has bled, is painful, and is now turning a crusty black. what are the chances it's melanoma i'm 37 f?

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Hi there. i have a raised mole on my scalp by my temple. it has gone a bit crusty on the edges and a little black and yellow. should i be worried?

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What is a black mole?

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What does a black mole mean?

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Growing black mole can be removed naturally?

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What does it mean when a mole start to turn black?

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Is it normal to have a black/ very very dark brown freckle/mole?

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What to do if i have a smallish black mole on my back, please help!?

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Last week i had a mole come up and now it's turning black and growing fast! help?

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