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VERY Itchy Mole on Back of Neck.....
by swee2000, Feb 24, 2008 10:28PM
On the back of my neck are 3 dark-brown "beauty marks" and 1 light-brown "mole". This "mole" is round, symmetrical, has an even border, & is less than the size of a pencil eraser(but not by much). However, it is also raised and VERY, VERY itchy(!!!!).....like a horrible mosquito bite that won't go away. This itchiness is constant, aggravated by or increased when something touches the "mole"(like a shirt collar, my stethoscope at work, or even water during a shower), and leaves me scratching the area continuously to the point of leaving it red. From what I've read on moles & skin cancers, "itchiness" is one of the warning signs that something could be wrong(although not definitive).
Additionally, I thought it was important to mention that, about 13 years ago, I had a mole removed from my back because it started showing possible pre-cancerous signs. This mole was dark-brown to almost black in color, about the size of a nickel, & had jagged borders. But it was never itchy(that I can recall) and turned out to be benign.
I'm planning to call the doctor's office this week. But in the meantime, I wondered if anyone could give their opinion on whether or not I should be concerned(I know, it's hard to say without seeing the "mole").
Additionally, I thought it was important to mention that, about 13 years ago, I had a mole removed from my back because it started showing possible pre-cancerous signs. This mole was dark-brown to almost black in color, about the size of a nickel, & had jagged borders. But it was never itchy(that I can recall) and turned out to be benign.
I'm planning to call the doctor's office this week. But in the meantime, I wondered if anyone could give their opinion on whether or not I should be concerned(I know, it's hard to say without seeing the "mole").
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Even if the mole turns out not be dangerous, you could have it removed because it is bothering you. My friend had a "beauty spot" removed from her face for cosmetic reasons.
Good luck. Loiloi xx
Avoid unnecessarily touching the mole. Keep any material from touching or brushing against it . Also, do not apply anything on the area until this has been properly assessed by your physician.
You have posted that the mole has more well defined border and a more symmetrical appearance. Just to be sure , it is still best to pursue that consult with your physician.A previous history of a biopsied mole warrants further evaluation.