Why is there a growing brown spot on my lip?

[mandigote]

In 2006 I noticed a small brown spot on my bottom lip, a tiny freckle.  I thought it was just a bit of sun damage.  Now that spot has grown and looks like a big mole on my bottom lip.  What is it?  How can I get rid of this brown spot? Should I be worried about cancer?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Without examination it is very difficult to confirm a diagnosis,but it can be lentigene,solar keratosis(small rough or scaly areas of skin due to damage from sun exposure), seborrheis keratosis(small lumps due to a thickening of an area of the top skin layer), mole or a malignancy.

I sincerely advise you consult a dermatologist and get the diagnosis confirmed.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[pavidasi]

yes you should be concerned about cancer. Not that it is, but it dosen't sound good. Even if it's only benign (non-cancerous) the doctor may want to remove it as sometimes they can deveolp into cancer. Check it out with a dermatologist right away.