Arm Pain?

Could the pain on my arm be because of my mole? I been having pain on my hand that goes to my arm and shoulders. My mole is located on my arm near my shoulder. Im gettng it removed because of change of color that recently started happening. This arm pain has been happening for 5 days now, im concerned. Could the pain be because of the mole (The mole doesnt hurt just around it is irritated and arm) or would the mole be the only thing that would hurt if it was that case??? Can moles change colors? mine got light brown on the edge (hopefully it change colors because of 2 pregnancies i had in a year and a half) its usually dark brown.thanks

O also how about hair on moles? mine has some.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
A mole on the arm won’t be responsible for causing such a pain. It can be due to muscle strain or some nerve compression like in Carpal tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve entrapment. But since you have got color changes in the mole, so this needs to be evaluated from a dermatologist.

Melanoma has an irregular border, is asymmetrical,uneven color and increasing in size. If you notice changes in the mole's/mark’s color, height, size or shape, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have it checked if it bleeds, oozes, itches, appear scaly, or become tender or painful.

For the arm pain please take some pain reliever and consult an orthopedician. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.