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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Face Mole
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Face Mole
by krabsozzy, May 11, 2005 12:00AM
I have had a flat brown spot on my upper right jaw for about as long as i can remember, it is pretty much round, all one color of light brown and slightly raised. I had been reading about skin cancer and just wanted to have it checked. I went to my GP and he looked and said it looked fine dont worry. I have ocd and am a very anxious person so now i keep checking it. I guess the main quesion i have is does it sound ok to you and how offten does skin cancer come form existing moles on the face area. I am 40 year old white male no family history of melanoma very few moles over rest of body.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 12, 2005 12:00AM
, May 12, 2005 12:00AM
The answer is--not often at all. Most facial moles stay the way they are, unchanged. The diagnosis of moles requires observation. If you are insufficiently reassured by your GP's diagnosis, you can consult a dermatologist for further reassurance.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Ali G., Jun 21, 2005 12:00AM
I have a face mole. It is huge, and everybody makes fun of it. I just hope this website shows me the right path.
by toocue4u, Apr 07, 2009 08:47PM
A related discussion, Little dark pointy stuff on my face was started.
