A member asked:

I have a flaky mole on my back that was checked my a dermatologist last year. the dr said it was fine but i am questioning it. should i be concerned?

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Get mole checked: Flaky skin lesions are usually harmless seborrhoeic keratoses. But sometimes they are a skin cancer. So if the lesion is changing or concerning you, return to your doctor to get it checked again. Ask for a full skin examination if you have many moles or fair skin.

Answered 6/4/2017

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For what?: What is your concern? If it would make you feel better, you could have the mole removed and submit the tissue to a pathologist for examination.

Answered 2/24/2016

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Diagnosis?: Why are you questioning? Ask the Dr to tell or send you the PRECISE DIAGNOSIS. Seborrheic keratosis? "Fine" is not a diagnosis. If you feel anxious about it, get another derm for a second opinion.

Answered 2/25/2016

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