How will I know if my mole is cancerous? I have a tiny mole which is colored black and suddenly swelled.?

Question

I have a mole in my thigh. The size of the mole is very small. Its about the size of a bullet in MS word. However, I noticed recently that the middle portion swelled a bit. Although its size and color remained the same. How will i know if a mole is dangerous? or cancerous? is it okay to have additional moles as you grow older.

Answer 1

The only way to know for sure is to see a dermatologists or even better a dermapathologist. Always see a dermatologist if you find any....I mean any change in a mole. Like I said try to see a dermapathologists if you can. They have much more training and they actually read and understand the pathology reports better than anyone in the profession. Good luck. And I know this from pretty extensive research and experience. Oh, almost forgot, yes you can acquire new moles at any time. check yourself at least once a month for any changes.....k? Regardless of all the A,B,C,D and now E's of cancer, any simple, subtle change may be important. People google a lot of this info as have I. But I found out a lot due to my own diagnosis of skin cancer.

Answer 2

First, how old are you? If you haven't reached puberty yet, it's perfectly normal to get new moles up until puberty. And the recent swelling in the middle may just be a pimple coming up. If it doesn't look like a pimple in the next day or two, you should probably get it checked out by a dermatologist just to be on the safe side.

Here are the ABCDs of skin cancer:
A: Assymetry. A cancerous mole isn't symmetrical.
B: Borders. The color of a cancerous mole "leaks out" of the raised part.
C: Color. A cancerous mole isn't the same color all the way around.
D: Diameter. A cancerous mole is usually bigger than a pencil eraser.

If you have a mole that fits any one of the ABCDs, you need to have it checked out by a dermatologist right away. Also, any mole that changes size, shape, or color needs to be checked out.

Answer 3

Most lots of moles from 10-40... they can change as you grow or even disappear.

The great majority of moles are harmless, but in rare cases, moles may become cancerous. Monitoring moles is important in diagnosis and early treatment of skin cancer. Although not all cancers develop from pre-existing moles, many begin in or near a mole or other dark spot on the skin.

Moles come in different shapes and sizes. Moles that are larger than 8 inches in diameter and present at birth are a special problem. They may need to be removed to avoid the risk of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

The surface of a mole can be smooth or wrinkled, flat or raised. Sometimes a mole may start out flat and brown and later become slightly raised and lighter in color. Some may become raised enough that they form a small stalk and are eventually rubbed off. Others may simply disappear.

Although most moles develop by age 20, they can continue to appear until midlife. There are also certain times in your life when moles are more apt to change; for example, they're likely to become darker, larger and more numerous because of hormonal changes in the body.

If a new mole appears past age 20, see your doctor. These signs and symptoms may also indicate a medical concern:
- Painful
- Itching or burning
- Oozing or bleeding
- Inflamed
- Scaly or crusty
- Suddenly different in size, shape, color or elevation

If you're concerned about any mole, see your doctor or ask for a referral to a dermatologist.

Answer 4

It doesn't sound cancerous. But I am NO doctor! I can tell you though (after much research) that a cancerous mole will turn "ugly". They grow out of shape. Turn funky colors, can itch, bleed, crust over and are usually bigger than an eraser on a pencil. It's normal for moles to have "some" growth. But not fast growth and not the kind of growth/changes I mentioned. It's also normal to grow new moles up until the age of about 35-40. After that, no. Keep a watch on it, if it continues to grow or change, see a dermatologist ASAP! In fact, I'd suggest seeing on now anyway. You can get a check-up for peace of mind and also get a clear answer from an educates doc on what to look for.

Answer 5

Black Mole On Leg

Answer 6

I have had a few moles removed because they were questionable. I have had a few moles appear as I have grown older and they are fine. My doctors have always told me that its better to be safe than sorry when it concerns skin cancer, and if there is any change AT ALL in the mole then it needs to be addressed immediately! Skin cancer is no joke, and its very hard to treat if its let go to far. The sooner you catch it, better the chancs that it will stay localized to one area and they can remove it fairly easily. It probably is not cancerous, but it could possibly turn that way eventually. Get it looked at and keep an eye on it.

Answer 7

I would say get it checked !!!! No one on the net is Qualified or diagnose Medical Questions if you are worried about it plz see a Medical Professional about this matter...Moles are nothing to be played lightly with..It just maybe fine but do you really want to take that chance and then latter on it,s to late to have anything done about it!!!!!! Take care of your Health see a Doc or a Skin Specialist while it is still early..Good luch with your Mole..I am sure it will be fine but Have it looked at anyway dont wait!!!!!...Myself and son are both Cancer Surviors So I urge you to get it checked out..

Answer 8

My 16 year old son just had 13 black moles removed from all parts of his body. They were all sent out for biopsy's and today I called for the results, and all was fine. My dermatologist has written many articles and books, given seminars thru out the US and Europe, he claims all black moles should be removed! Brown watch, and any mole that changes have removed and biopsy. That is the only way to find out if it is cancerous.

Answer 9

in sixteen magazine there was an article bout this. in order for the mole to be cancerous you should start seeing it change color like blak to brown then red purple so on. it also then will get crusty and bleed. it would be bigger then yours to. but the best thing to do is go to the doctor and ask cuz it could be u never no.

Answer 10

The only way to tell is to actually go see a doctor. Yes it could be dangerous. Now go call a doctor and get an appointment ASAP. Nobody on here can diagnose it for you