Mole, Dermatology FAQ - Page 15

Laser mole removal and wealthy hand? 1. Due to my long-term work involving dishwashing and cleaning, my doctor has diagnosed me with cracked, peeling, and itchy hands. My current method of improvement is to avoid contact with cleaning agents and always wear gloves. However, can I...

Melanin deposition at the tip of the toes? Hello, Dr. Wu. I would like to ask about a long, black stripe I suddenly noticed at the tip of my toe. It is not painful, does not protrude, and seems to be beneath the epidermis. When I used nail clippers to examine it, I found that it ...

A mole that forms a scab on its own? About the end of last year, I noticed some very small moles on my abdomen, each less than 1mm. On the left side, there are five moles arranged in an arrow shape, spaced about 1 cm apart. On the right side of my abdomen, there are three moles a...

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after mole removal? I had a mole and spot removal procedure two weeks before the Lunar New Year. Initially, it was just a bit red (from February 15 to a few days later), and I could mostly cover it with makeup. However, in the past few days, th...

Itching of the skin around the urethra? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching around the urethra throughout the day, especially at night, for the past week. I have checked for pubic lice, but there are no bite marks on my skin. Additionally, I noticed a black mole near t...

Concerns Regarding the Excision of a Melanocytic Nevus on the Scrotum Hello Doctor, I previously asked about the excision surgery related to a black mole on my scrotum two weeks ago. Recently, I noticed that the area at the end of the sutures has a slight indentation and an openi...

There is a mole with a diameter of 5mm on the left chest? Hello: I have a mole on the upper left side of my breast that has been present for 5 years. It started as a small, light-colored mole, but gradually it has grown larger and more raised, now measuring about 5mm. The surface...

Pathology Report for Mole Excision Today, I had the stitches removed from the excised melanocytic nevi on my scrotum and reviewed the report. Since the procedure was performed on the scrotum, it was done by a urologist. However, the doctor couldn't provide much information a...

Viral warts on the palm? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if viral warts that appear on the hands and feet cause the skin to protrude, making the lesions noticeable? Recently, I noticed a small black dot on my palm that looks like a mole, and the skin texture around it is clearl...

The blue mole on the buttock has enlarged? A blue mole on the buttocks that has gone unnoticed, now enlarged (approximately 10mm) and raised, feels firm to the touch. Should I consider having it removed? Is there a possibility that it could be cancerous?

Issues related to moles? I originally had a black mole on my left side, but recently I noticed that the center of the mole looks a bit unusual, and the outer black area has faded. I would like to ask the doctor if this is a cause for concern.

The mole has been growing larger? When I was a child, I developed a black mole between my nose and cheek. As I got older, the mole grew larger, transitioning from a flat surface to a raised one. The mole is not entirely black; it has a skin-colored base with a few small black spo...

The mole is bleeding continuously? Hello doctor, recently I accidentally injured a flat black mole while trimming my beard with small scissors. The bleeding was difficult to stop, and after healing, it has become raised. Is this a change in the mole or just a regular scar?

Can moles be squeezed out? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if moles can be manually squeezed out. I have had a mole on the lower right side of my chest for about 4 years. It is very dark, approximately 2-3 mm in diameter, and has an irregular shape but has not shown any signs o...

Methods for Lightening Moles Hello doctor, I want to lighten my flat black moles using iodine tincture as suggested online, but I'm afraid it might cause changes. Can iodine tincture lighten moles? Are there any methods to lighten moles at home?

The hand was injured by wood splinters? When the baby was six months old, there were small wood-like particles on the index finger. The doctors advised not to remove them. Now, at one year and four months, the particles have grown larger. Yesterday, a dermatologist said they are ...

Patchy lesions on the soles of the feet? In June of this year, I noticed light brown spots on the soles of both feet that don't look much like moles. They are about 0.5 mm in size, smooth, and not raised. I consulted a dermatologist at a small clinic, and the doctor said the...

Irregular mole Hello, I have had an irregularly shaped mole under my armpit since birth, with uneven coloration and a size of about 0.5 cm. Recently, I noticed that hair has started to grow from the mole. Could this pose any health risks? Should I consider having it removed at a ...

There is a mole on the sole of my foot, and I'm unsure whether it should be addressed? In the past year, I suddenly noticed a small, mole-like growth on the bottom of my little toe (as shown in the image). It feels completely flat, with no elevation or indentation, and is si...

Questions about moles? Hello Doctor: I have had a mole (light brown in color) on the lower left side of my back (around the hip area) since I was young. Around August of this year, I noticed that the skin surrounding the mole has darkened, and now the area of darkened skin has ex...