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What Causes Flaky And Raised Skin On Chest?
Question: Ive had this spot on my cheat for over 5 months now, it appered out of no where. Its not itchy, doesnt hurt. But i had scrached it and it became flaky. It also is some time raised. I have a history of skin cancer in my family. Im 18 female. What can this be? This is a close up picture. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
The mole should be checked by a dermatologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This looks like a mole. Most of moles are benign skin lesions which should be under observation. No need to remove them. However if a mole starts changing shape, size, color, gets itchy or painful, it should be removed and tested by a pathologist.
We call such mole suspicious. It should be removed to rule out melanoma malignum.
History of skin cancer in the family has nothing to do with it.
I suggest you to consult dermatologist. He should take a look at this mole with dermatoscope (special magnifying tool).
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
The mole should be checked by a dermatologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for the query.
This looks like a mole. Most of moles are benign skin lesions which should be under observation. No need to remove them. However if a mole starts changing shape, size, color, gets itchy or painful, it should be removed and tested by a pathologist.
We call such mole suspicious. It should be removed to rule out melanoma malignum.
History of skin cancer in the family has nothing to do with it.
I suggest you to consult dermatologist. He should take a look at this mole with dermatoscope (special magnifying tool).
Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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