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Possible Melanoma?

2017-09-07 20:29:49
I have had a small brown tone mole on my neck. Yesterday I noticed that it is now a pink color seems to be inflamed, it is also itchy and sore.... is this an immediate concern? (I did have a cancerous carcinoma in my salivary gland removed about 6 years ago)
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Greetings. Madam i do not advise you to panic  rather advise you to drop by and get it checked. It would be nice to get to see you and do the needful. It could also just be a minor infection. Regards. Dr. Manmeet Singh Health  Cottage Hospital Bangalore.

Answered2017-09-07 21:21:49

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