my hubby has a mole on his back which i think is just a harmless one, but last night i noticed the "head" is coming off, just held on by a hinge of skin, I am tempted to pull it off to let it heal ,but not sure, advice please. he is poo pooing the idea that these can be cancerous
2006-08-11 02:36:10 · 8 answers · asked by scotstrevler 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
go to your GP
2006-08-11 02:40:49 · answer #1 · answered by ryn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The chances are it is harmless. I have had four removed from my back. they were all harmless but get him to a doctor so he can have a look. Removal is done with a local and it takes all of 5 mins. totally painless. do not pull it off though because they tend to bleed a LOT.
2006-08-13 16:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by beckham_2_rooney 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse. If he has had this all his life and it hasn't got any bigger, I wouldn't worry but birth marks do not come off. It could be a melanoma please get him to a Dr, if the root spreads to his lymph nodes he's in a lot of trouble.If he won't go tell him to contact me and I'll explain the situation to him
Gloria(BSYA)
gloriashealth@btinternet.com.
2006-08-11 14:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just researched this and if the edge is like misshapen or the mole in general or if it starts to change colors and other stuff it can be melanoma which is the worst kind of skin cancer please go see your GP
2006-08-11 10:47:49 · answer #4 · answered by unknown_demon2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not pull it off - it could bleed loads and make it worse.
it should probably be checked by a medical professional. the earlier they see these things the better.
2006-08-11 09:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by sarah_roo03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT PULL AS HE CAN BLEED A LOT plus if brown, purple, discharge see Dr
2006-08-14 13:04:37 · answer #6 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have a doctor look at this
is can be cancerous or ust be a skin tag
regardless home surgery is not he solution, it is time for a professional
2006-08-11 09:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he should get it checked to b on the safe side if it changes in size or colour or bleeds he needs to see a doctor .
2006-08-13 11:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by matey1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋