A 37-year-old member asked:
when a mole hurts when you itch it does that mean it's cancerous?
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Dr. M. Christine Lee answered
28 years experience Dermatology
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.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Travis Kidner answered
17 years experience Surgical Oncology
Concerning: Moles that start to itch, scab, or bleed should be brought to the attention of your friendly dermatologist.
Answered on Apr 8, 2013
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Dr. Martin Fried answered
36 years experience General Practice
Dermatologist: See a dermatologist to have it evaluated- don't delay.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Healing: Normal healing will cause itching for a limited time. If this was a mole it will help to take a picture of it now and monitor in time. If any signific ... Read More
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leonard Metildi answered
45 years experience General Surgery
Yes: A change in a mole like that could be caused by a malignancy. You need to see a dermatologist or surgeon as soon as possible.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Steven Ginsberg answered
37 years experience Hematology and Oncology
Yes: It sounds like you are scratching off a benign mole. However, to be safe, you should visit a doctor to be certain.
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