I have a large mole on my leg about
10-11mm, it seems to have changed shape
from oval to square. it also has a few
different colours brown, dark brown, red
and white. it seems to have red around the
edge like it look a bit sore, it has hairs
growing out of it and is on the top of my
leg. i can see the different colours
clearly on a photo my husband took and was
zoomed in. I did show my doctor and he
said it looks fine but to keep an eye on
it.
I still feel a bit concerned due to the
size and changes. your advice would be
much appreciated. thank you.
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Skin Cancer Answer A4184 Posted: 05-27-08 11:54am
According to your description you could
have nevus. Nevus is a benign skin tumor
that sometimes can turn into malignant -
melanoma. Enlarging, color changing,
bleeding and swelling of the nevus are
signs of possible malignant
transformation. I can only advise you to
consult a dermatologist or plastic surgeon
about that mole on your leg.
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