Atypical Mole

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query at DoctorSpring.com. I can understand your concern.

The picture you have posted is of an atypical mole. This would need an investigation from your dermatologist.

The dermatologist would examine it under a dermatoscope and if then required would do a biopsy from the lesion to check whether it's a melanoma or not.

I would like to give you some information regarding moles.

A new or changing mole or blemish is the most common warning sign for melanoma. Variation in color and/or an increase in diameter, height, or asymmetry of borders of a pigmented lesion are noted.

Symptoms such as bleeding, itching, ulceration, and pain in a pigmented lesion also warrant an evaluation.

ABCDE criteria for a changing mole, which are as follows:

Asymmetry: Half the lesion does not match the other half.

Border irregularity: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.

Color variegation: Pigmentation is not uniform and may display shades of tan, brown, or black; white, reddish, or blue discoloration is of particular concern.

Diameter: A diameter greater than 6 mm is characteristic, although some melanomas may have smaller diameters; any growth in a nevus warrants an evaluation.

Evolving: Changes in the lesion over time are characteristic.

Lesions exhibiting these features should be considered potential melanoma

I thought of giving you this information so you are aware of what change to expect.

Hope I have answered your queries. Please feel free to discuss further.

Take care

does it necessarily mean its a melanoma

Hello,

Thanks for your reply.

It doesn't necessarily mean it's a melanoma. It's best to get it examined and only then can it be said for sure if it's a melanoma.

Please let me know if you have any queries.

Take care