“Is it just a mole or basal cell carcinoma?”
I’ve had a small bump on my head for years now. No matter how much I pick at it, it just keeps coming back. It’s sometimes really itchy and crusty and sometimes it’s so soft that you can’t even feel it.
Its size has also been growing a little in the past years.
Its size has also been growing a little in the past years.
Female | 19 years old
Complaint duration: Years
3 Answers
DermatologistDermapathologist
It’s hard to know if the bump is just a mole or something more serious like basal cell carcinoma without seeing a dermatologist. Since it’s been there for years, keeps coming back, itches, crusts, and has been growing, it’s important to have it checked. Changes like these can sometimes mean it’s more than just a mole.
Don’t wait—getting it looked at early is important. Contact Irvine Skin today to schedule a check-up and get expert advice on what to do next.
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Don’t wait—getting it looked at early is important. Contact Irvine Skin today to schedule a check-up and get expert advice on what to do next.
https://irvineskin.com/inquiry-now/
It is hard to tell by the photograph but it seems suspicious enough to warrant close up examination with dermatoscope by your dermatologist. I hope this helps.
I find that pictures can be deceiving. Although the lesion looks like an irritated mole, it would be best to visit a local dermatologist who may want to look at this more closely with a Dermatoscope or biopsy the growth and have a Dermatopathologist examine it under the microscope.
