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mole in the scalp
my boyfriend had a mole in his scalp. he states that it was swollen and it hurts. I saw it yesterday and he states that it was huge before and he puts some cream on it so the swelling subsides. I touch the surrounding of the mole. he states it hurts and it appears to be pinkish.. what shall we do?? do you think its cancersous??
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the doctor diagnosed his mole sas folliculitis.. and he was prescribed with antibiotics.. and the mole does not swell anymore and it does not hurt at all..
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Your boyfriend should get the mole evaluated from a dermatologist to check whether it is a mole as it can be an infected cyst also. As a thumb rule if you notice changes in the mole's color, height, size or shape, you should have a dermatologist evaluate it. You also should have it checked if it bleeds, oozes, itches, appears 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.