A female asked:
should an itchy mole be of concern?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
Dermatology 38 years experience
Not necessarily : An itchy mole usually results from inflammation from irritation. However , if a mole stays inflammed for a few weeks , then it would be prudent to have a dermatologist evaluate the mole for biopsy or removal.
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Dr. Tanveer Janjua answered
Facial Plastic Surgery 30 years experience
Itchy mole: A mole that was not itching initially but becomes itchy is of concern. Any change like increase in size, darkening of the color, ulceration or bleeding make a lesion suspicious for possible skin cancer.
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New York, NY
A 29-year-old male asked:
My mole is swollen and itchy?
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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered
Plastic Surgery 56 years experience
See Dermatologist: Some changes in the mole are not good - please see a board certified dermatologist as soon as possible.
5298 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Itchy mole! what does it mean?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Itchy Mole : An itchy mole can be a symptom of melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer. However, you have to take into consideration other factors that may be causing your mole to itch. Are you using a new laundry detergent? Do you use lotion that contains fragrances or other chemicals that is irritating the skin? Think about what products you use and how they may cause skin irritation. See your derm asap!
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Biloxi, MS
A 76-year-old female asked:
What causes a mole to itch?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. HECTOR Franco answered
Dermatology 46 years experience
Different things: An itchy mole deserves a certain amount of vigilance. Sometimes the itch may not be the mole but the surrounding skin or a clogged pore within the mole. One must make certain that if it is indeed the mole that is itching that along with the itch there are not additional changes in the mole such as color, size shape or elevation. When in doubt consult a dermatologist.
4874 viewsAnswered Apr 21, 2020
Wolfforth, TX
A 21-year-old female asked:
I have a small red spot. It's dry, a little raised, and it covers a mole. It's only a little itchy when I mess with it. Should I be worried?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Emil Mondoa answered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Mole changes: In general, when moles change in size, appearance or behavior, they should be looked at by an expert.
3960 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
NM
A female asked:
Why do you itch so bad when you get a mole shaved off?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Kenny Chuu answered
Internal Medicine 12 years experience
Healing: Hi
You're describing something normal and very common actually. Basically, the sensation is your body healing itself from surgical procedures. It will go away on its own. More info on this for you - http://bit.ly/2satcaf
Hope you feel better soon
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