How Can I Confirm If The Mole On My Back Is Benign Or Malignant?

Posted on Mon, 22 Jan 2018

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Mon, 22 Jan 2018 Answered on

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Question : Hi, I just wondered what you thought of this mole on my back, as far as I know it's been there for a few years and about a year or two ago I remembered accidently scratching the head off of it. Any insight into it would be appreciated :)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
A benign nevus

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.
It's a benign looking compound nevus - well defined, small, round to oval, symmetrical, uniform colored.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana