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Q: Treatment and Procedure for Identifying a Malignant (Tumorou

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 8th, 2006

I use to have a mole in my bra strap area on my back. This morning I scratched my back and felt this hard thing so I looked in the mirror and there was a dark red area on my back where I think a mole use to be. This mole was raised approx. 1-2 cm. Now if this is the mole it is hard and sticking straight out. It looks like a scab just hanging getting ready to fall off. I have looked and felt my entire bra strap area and can not find the original mole anywhere so this must be it. This mole appeared about 2-3 years ago. It looks like a bump zit. I. It is dark in the middle almost black followed by a dark red ring followed by a light red ring. I had my full physical on Dec. 2, 2005. All blood work came back fine. I have made an appointment with my Dr. on Friday. Just courious and should I get in to the Dr. before Friday? Am I over reacting I have worried about this all morning. Thanks-

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 23rd, 2006

Skin Cancer Answer A415

It is OK to show concern for the mole on your back. Moles are benign skin tumors but they can turn into malignant melanoma(s)! A mole (nevus) that is exposed to frequent mechanical traumas and suddenly starts to grow fast is at risk for malignant transformation. Likewise, if a mole becomes painful or changes its color, it is considered as a risk for malignant transformation and can be removed surgically.

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