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What Causes Itchy Raised Birth Marks On Abdomen?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015
Question: Hi,

I have a few birthmarks (very small on my abdomen) that are kind of itchy and slightly raised. Any ideas on what is causing them to be itchy?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Eczematous change

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like an eczematous change in the mole.
There is nothing to worry.
Apply a mild steroid cream like fluticasone for 7 days you will get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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What Causes Itchy Raised Birth Marks On Abdomen?

Brief Answer: Eczematous change Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like an eczematous change in the mole. There is nothing to worry. Apply a mild steroid cream like fluticasone for 7 days you will get relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you