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What Does A Brown Raised Mole On The Ankle Indicate?
Hi, I have had a raised mole on my ankle since I was born. Today I noticed a scab so I touched it and the too layer on skin on my mole came right off! The bump is still there but the brown is gone. It looks normal skin coloured now. What could this mean?
Mon, 19 Aug 2019
Hello,
It could be a papilloma or other benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. In that case, you might require a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It could be a papilloma or other benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion.
Nothing much to worry and it will settle by itself. If lesion persists better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. In that case, you might require a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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