Mole with scab on it?

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Asked for Male, 15 Years

I have a mole with a dark scab-like thing on it. The mole is irritated and itchy. Could it be cancer?

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Dr. Manoj Agarwala Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manoj Agarwala

Dermatologist 20 yrs exp Raipur

Thanks for the query This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist. Moles are usually benign in our country but any change in shape, size and colour should warrant an examination and needed for a biopsy.

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