I Would Like To Ask About A Couple Of Moles And A Large What Looks To Be A Sun Spot On The Top Of My Head?

Posted on Thu, 21 May 2020

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Question : Hi, I would like to ask about a couple of moles and a large what looks to be a sun spot on the top of my head? The moles are fine if they don't look bad on your end, but I am more worried about the sun spot if it is a sun spot and if I can get rid of it. Do the moles or sun spot look dangerous. Neither of them hurt and the moles resemble other moles on my body and are a little bit bigger than a pencil tip. The sun spot is about the size of a quarter. Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Both moles & solar lentigo are looking fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photographs.
Both the moles and the solar lentigo are looking benign.
They seem to be fine.
For the solar lentigo I would recommend you to apply tretinoin 0.05 percent cream on the affected area at night along with application of a broad spectrum sunscreen on the entire scalp during the day time for 8-10 weeks.
Also wear a hat and keep the area protected from direct sun exposure.
This will help in removing the sun spot.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Thank you so much and I will do that! Thank you so much!

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

Are you able to write a prescription for the tretinoin 0.05 cream?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Sorry but we cannot give a written prescription online. You will need to consult a local doctor for a prescription.
All the best.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj