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Identification of Mole type
I have mole on the chin since birth , please identify what type of mole is it. Is it necessary to remove ?
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Firstly, by picture only, one can't comment on the type of mole. Clinical examination is needed.
Secondly, what benefit will you get by knowing the type of mole!! The treatment is to be done by your doctor.
Regarding the necessity of removal, it depends on your symptoms, progression of the lesion & clinical features.
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Please visit a General Surgeon or Dermatologist for better clinical examination and assessment.
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Dr. Balaji Chittipotula
General Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Srikakulam
need clinical examination... other details like increase in size etc .consult on call or general surgeon in clinic
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
If you have any doubts/ cosmetic purposes can go for excision & biopsy
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