What Really Happens During a Mole Check at a Dermatologist

What Really Happens During a Mole Check at a Dermatologist

Most people have moles. Some are tiny dots, some are bigger. Usually, they’re harmless. But sometimes, a mole can be the first sign of something serious like skin cancer. That’s why dermatologists often recommend a mole check.

If you’ve never had one, you may feel nervous:

“Doctor kya karenge?”

“Will it be painful?”

“Do they cut the mole straight away?”

Let me clear the doubts for you.

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👩‍⚕️ Step 1: Discussion

Your dermatologist will first ask:

• How long the mole has been there.

• Has it changed in size, color, or shape?

• Any itching, bleeding, or pain?

• Family history of skin cancer or unusual moles.

This history helps us know whether the mole is “usual” or “suspicious.”

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🔍 Step 2: Visual Check

The doctor will carefully look at your mole under good light. We follow the ABCDE rule:

• A – Asymmetry: One half looks different from the other.

• B – Border: Edges are irregular.

• C – Color: More than one shade (brown, black, red, blue).

• D – Diameter: Bigger than 6mm (size of a pencil eraser).

• E – Evolving: Changing over time.

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🔬 Step 3: Dermatoscope Examination

This is a small hand-held device with light and magnification.

• It lets us see pigment patterns and blood vessels that are not visible to the naked eye.

• Completely painless, like using a magnifying glass on the skin.

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🧪 Step 4: If Needed, Biopsy

• If the mole looks suspicious, the doctor may remove it (fully or partially) and send it to a lab.

• Done under local anesthesia, so you don’t feel pain.

• The result tells if it’s normal, pre-cancerous, or cancerous.

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✅ What Usually Happens

• In most cases, mole checks end with reassurance: “It’s harmless.”

• Sometimes, we suggest monitoring the mole every few months.

• Rarely, if it’s risky, early removal saves lives.

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🌟 Final Word

A mole check is simple, painless, and can literally be life-saving. Instead of worrying or googling, it’s better to let an expert take a look. Remember: Early detection = easy treatment.

So if you notice a mole changing or just want peace of mind, don’t delay—book a check.

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