What are the signs of a mole that it is cancerous or dangerous to your health? When do you know it's time to get it removed?
2007-02-15 10:11:11 · 10 answers · asked by Lady C 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I had one removed years ago and it used to bleed,due to my tank tops used to rub it,(it was on my upper arm close to my bra strap)it was raised up, but it didn't hurt! I went to the dermatologist and he removed it no problem.He can tell by looking at it if it is cancer,left unchecked it may cause you trouble! You will be ok, just go see a doctor to ease your mind!
2007-02-15 10:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by beverly c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a history of this type of skin cancer in my family. It is called melanoma. Its very simple really, to check them. If they are flat and black, you need to get them checked out and possibly removed. It is pretty simple outpatient procedure. I have had several of them done.
The main things are: It is always flat, not a bumpy mole that grows in size. You need to just keep an eye on any that you suspect. Watch the size of it to see if it is growing or not.
As a note, that type of cancer is non-aggressive (means it grows slowly) and for this reason, you have to try to catch it earlier. Slow growing cancers do not respond to chemo as well as aggressive cancers. Seems like it should be the other way around, but its not. It takes years for it to grow big enough to be a threat, but when its a threat, you are in big trouble, because it is hard to control in the later stages.
But it is really easy to keep on top of these things by just regularly checking over yourself. Also get regular check ups. And if you have a family history of it, I suggest that you find out about it from whoever in your family knows about it, to give you further information you can use.
I hope this helps. Good luck and good health!
2007-02-15 10:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by sexy34 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simply tell them the truth, i don't see why you might want to misinform them I mean when you remove the band support and your mole is long gone then they will query you why you lied to them within the first situation, having a mole removed is just not embarrassing if they make enjoyable of you or don't support you i'd endorse discovering new acquaintances who will receive you for who you're
2016-08-10 16:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by whidden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safely & Permanently Remove Moles, Warts and Skin Blemishes
2016-05-15 22:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mole is asymmetrical, the two halves don't look like mirror images, or if the border is irregular rather than round or oval, if the colour is different shades, and if the diameter is larger than a quarter inch, or if it changes/grows, you should see your doctor.
2007-02-15 10:18:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor!
2007-02-15 10:18:35 · answer #6 · answered by jhvlok 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think if it has hair or a hair growing out of it, it is not cancerous, but you can still have it removed so you don't have to worry about it.
2007-02-15 10:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by IzzieB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to say. Asked your doctor and your doctor can give you a answer.
2007-02-15 10:19:10 · answer #8 · answered by Rommie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a Dermatologist, if required a biopsy will be taken.
2007-02-15 10:19:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get it checked by a doctor
2007-02-15 10:14:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋