Is A Mole In My Navel That Wasn't There Before A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sat, 1 Sep 2018

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Question : Hello sir,
I have just noticed a mole in my belly button which i don’t think was there before.
It is less than 1.5mm in diameter size of a pencil tip
it is round and black
I am worried it could be malignant, although i have no history of melanoma in my family
I am a 35yr old male, olive skin
I have also uploaded a picture

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mole is looking fine, no need to worry

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph. The mole is looking fine. I don’t think there is any need to worry about.

I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to answer any further queries.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 hours later)

Thank you Dr Asmeet
Is it notmal for new moles to appear at my age?

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

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, it is normal to develop new moles at any age including your age.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

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