Question 1

what does it mean when a mole hurts?

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Mole: A painful mole may have been rubbed or caught on something.  However, any painful or itchy symptoms should be evaluated by a dermatologist as these signs could indicate a skin cancerous change in some cases.

Question 2

when a mole hurts when you itch it does that mean it's cancerous?

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Possibly: Changes in a mole such as color, shape, size, texture may be a sign of malignant transformation. If the mole feels different such as being painful or itchy or if it's bleeding are all reasons to get it seen by a dermatologist and possible biopsy to make sure it's not becoming a melanoma.

Question 3

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 4

my mole hurts what should i do?

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Get it looked at!: Any time a mole starts to cause any tenderness it should be looked at and a biopsy taken.  Has it grown in size? Are the borders irregular? Has it changed shape? Has the texture or color changed? These are all signs to watch for. I recommend having a specialist take a look if you are concerned!

Question 5

does lazering off a mole hurt very much?

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Rubber-band snap: Laser treatment is often described as the sensation of a rubber-band snap.

Question 6

will it hurt at all to get a mole removed?

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Not neccessarily: We often use topical or injections of topical anesthetics to make the procedure as painless as possible.

Question 7

my mole hurts, should i get it checked out?

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Not normal: A mole should not itch, burn, bleed, or weep fluid.  It should never be painful. If it is any if these, please seek the attention if a physician to biopsy or remove the lesion.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

what does it mean when a mole is sensitive to the touch?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive: Any symptomatic (pain , itch, sensitivity, etc. ) mole could indicate a cancerous change . It may also be non issue . It is best to have a dermatologist evaluate and treat if needed.

Question 10

i've got a mole on my backhoe do i get it removed and will it hurt?

Accepted Answer

See Physician: Your physician will remove the mole or refer you to a dermatologist for the service, if indicated.  Area will be numbed and mole removed w scalpel or electrocautery.  You'll be numbed up, so it will not hurt.

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