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Black Moles On Stomach And Trunk. Have Folliculitis. Worried
I have small black crescent shaped moles that have popped up everywhere on my stomach and trunk? These moles are spreading everywhere, and I also have folliculitis. I was diagnosed with Folliculitis 5 mos ago and it has spread all over my back and thighs...I'm worried that I might have something really serious, ie some type of disease/cancer and the skin issues are some of the warning signs. I'm really worried, hopefully I'm overreacting. Thanks for your input.
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Hi,
Moles are benign.
They are melanocytic nevi and the do not harm.
Only for cosmetic point of view ,you may go for aesthetic treatment.
Otherwise ,you may keep them as they are.
Follicultis is hair follicle infection.
Antibiotics for few week would be helpful to improve the disease.
You will be alright in few weeks.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Moles are benign.
They are melanocytic nevi and the do not harm.
Only for cosmetic point of view ,you may go for aesthetic treatment.
Otherwise ,you may keep them as they are.
Follicultis is hair follicle infection.
Antibiotics for few week would be helpful to improve the disease.
You will be alright in few weeks.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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