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What Causes Raised Mole On The Back Of Head?

i have had a mole on the back left of my head for as long as i can remember but recently i have noticed that it seems raised and very squishy i have 5 moles in total on my body and was wondering how much concern i should have towards them i have never worried much but would like an opinion on weather or not having them checked out should be a option or if im over thinking
posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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Hi,

You seem to have melanocytic nevi. The condition is benign. However, you consult dermatologist periodically to rule out malignant changes.

If you feel embarrassing, you may go for removal of the nevi by either surgical excision or electrocautery..done under local anaesthesia.

I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Raised Mole On The Back Of Head?

Hi, You seem to have melanocytic nevi. The condition is benign. However, you consult dermatologist periodically to rule out malignant changes. If you feel embarrassing, you may go for removal of the nevi by either surgical excision or electrocautery..done under local anaesthesia. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD