A member asked:

I have a freckle that has become raised. no change in shape or color should i go to a dermatologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Absolutely: as we cannot diagnose without seeing it. Hopefully it is nothing, but annual skin checks from tip of your head (including scalp) to your toes and everywhere in between

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2019

3.7k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I have a freckle that has become raised. no change in shape or color should i go to a dermatologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a a freckle on the back of my leg . It looked like it was a little raised . The PA at the dermatologist office took it off and said it looked regressed . I am worried. Can it be melanoma?

A member asked:

Dermatologist question about brown spots on my legs... I am getting brown spots on my legs that are up to the size of a dime. They are circular or oval shaped, are very slightly raised have a rough texture. If i run my fingernail sideways along my skin i

A member asked:

I have raised scar on nose which spreads, visited 4 dermatologists, they said it is not keloid.They had no explanation why it happens.What could it be?

A member asked:

Hi , at the end of the meautus I have painful raised skin . I am unmarried . I dont have any wrong relation with any one. Is it dangerous thing. I visited urologist and dermatologist both. I am muslim. Pain come and goes?

A member asked:

Dermatologist help* I have tiny bumps across the sides of my nose bridge that won't go away, and what looks like seb derm at corners of nose. My acne that I got 2/3 years ago also left behind raised bumps that aren't going anywhere, what is going on?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Went to dermatologist today for a raised freckle. She said raised is good and the flat ones are the ones they worry about sometimes. Is this true?

3mm raised mole, 6 dermatologists looked at it ...With dermascopy, and said it was fine. Drs said if it changes, they can remove it. Hasn't.Is this ok?

Does superficial melanoma change in 2 years? And does it start as a raised mole? I have had a mole for Atleast couple years idk how long I ripped it off and would really like some help as I cant see a dermatologist I have been to clinic and pharmacy?

What cancer starts as 2 raised small freckles in different spots. I made a dermatologist appt because I do spend a lot of unprotected time in the sun?

What kind of skin cancer can start as a small freckle then feel slightly raised to the touch? I have made a dermatologist appt also

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?