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Have Little Red Moles. Should I Be Concerned?
Posted on
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Answered on
Sat, 9 Nov 2013
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Question : I have what seem to be little red moles is this possible or should I be concrned ?
Brief Answer:
Duration and change of the skin is important.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
It could be helpful for me to give you more precise answer if the site, duration, any change in the skin and picture of the lesion is provided.
Anyway let me given you some details.
If the red moles have occurred recently and they increase in size and causes itching then you need to be concerned.
It may be anything from superficial skin infection to some cancerous skin condition.
Infection can be managed with topical antibiotic cream.
It is advisable to consult your doctor.
Hope the answer helps you.
Duration and change of the skin is important.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to XXXXXXX Thanks for your query.
It could be helpful for me to give you more precise answer if the site, duration, any change in the skin and picture of the lesion is provided.
Anyway let me given you some details.
If the red moles have occurred recently and they increase in size and causes itching then you need to be concerned.
It may be anything from superficial skin infection to some cancerous skin condition.
Infection can be managed with topical antibiotic cream.
It is advisable to consult your doctor.
Hope the answer helps you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Basheer Ahamed
Pathologist and Microbiologist
Practicing since :2006
Answered : 1584 Questions
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