Hair

If you have a mole on you that is bigger and it has no hair growing in it, but there's hair all around it is that bad? Could that mean it is melanoma? Since there is no hair at all in a large area...say the size of a dime?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It is normal to find hair sticking out from a mole or around it. 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.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.