A member asked:

I have mole on arm, i've had for 5 years. it gets red and itchy & swells then goes to normal. is it normal since it returns to normal? it is very smal

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

See a dermatologist: I recommend going to see a dermatologist since I am not there to actually see it. The abcdes of melanoma are:a=asymmetry(one half unlike the other half), b=border (irregular, scalloped, poorly defined border), c=color (varied from one are to another), d=diameter (while melanomas are usually greater than 6mm they can be smaller when diagnosed), e=evolving(change in size, shape, color).See a dermatologist.

Answered 2/19/2014

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Dr. Stephen Metzinger answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Mole on arm: Please be evaluated by dermatology asap. It may be nothing but only a histopathologic diagnosis will tell for sure. Good luck!

Answered 2/24/2014

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