Question 1

flat mole, itches like mad. every few months turns redder, skin around it peels up, and it falls off then regrows. biopsy says not mela. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Why not removal: of entire  , flat mole , . If it is itching , keep flaring get it removed , it is good is not a melanoma  instead of  lesion biopsy  excision biopsy will give more precise diagnosis of entire lesion , speak to your family doctor to refer you to a surgeon.

Question 2

my mole keeps falling off do i have skin cancer? is it normal for my mole to keep falling off? i never notice when it falls off

Accepted Answer

Not a mole: One considers by that a mole is a benign pigmented skin lesion that is a precursor of  melanoma.  When the first true mole appears it is a small flat lesion.  This growth never falls off but rather continues to proliferate and grow in thickness.  A pigmented keratosis can be misinterpreted as a mole and is characterized as a growth that can be picked or  fall off the skin by mild trauma.

Question 3

why do moles grow on my skin?

Accepted Answer

Moles: You may have seborrheic keratosis and not moles. The exact cause of seborrheic keratoses isn't known. They are very common and generally increase in number with age. They tend to run in some families, so inheritance may play a role.
Moles also run in families and are genetic.

Question 4

are bloody skin moles always bad?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You need a biopsy and mole removal.  It sounds like it is changing or that you have picked it or injured it.

Question 5

can sunlight affect skin mole color?

Accepted Answer

Mole: Mole color is determined by pigment (melanin) deeper in the  skin. Sunlight does not effect the mole 's color.

Question 6

how can i remove skin moles off my face?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Your doctor can remove your moles safely in his/her office under local anesthesia. No problem!

Question 7

can you advise for skin mole concern please?

Accepted Answer

Mole: If you are worried about a mole, have it evaluated by a board certified doctor to see if it needs to be biopsied or removed.

Question 8

is it normal for a mole to just appear on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Mole: Moles on the skin are very common.  If the growth is enlarging or changing, then see your doctor and have it removed.

Question 9

i have flat mole beneath the skin. how can i remove them?

Accepted Answer

Mole: A mole beneath the skin?  Do not try to remove any skin lesions yourself.  See a doctor and make sure of what it is and let them remove it, if it needs to be removed.

Question 10

i was just wondering how and why do external skin moles develop?

Accepted Answer

Moles: Mole development is genetically programmed.  Those with a greater number of moles or moles that appear irregular may represent melanoma and should be evaluated by a dermatologist.

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Flat mole, itches like mad. every few months turns redder, skin around it peels up, and it falls off then regrows. biopsy says not mela. what is it?

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My mole keeps falling off do i have skin cancer? is it normal for my mole to keep falling off? i never notice when it falls off

A member asked:

Why do moles grow on my skin?

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Are bloody skin moles always bad?

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Can sunlight affect skin mole color?

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How can i remove skin moles off my face?

A member asked:

Can you advise for skin mole concern please?

A member asked:

Is it normal for a mole to just appear on your skin?

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I have flat mole beneath the skin. how can i remove them?

A member asked:

I was just wondering how and why do external skin moles develop?

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