Is an itchy mole always cancer?
I have an old mole on my arm that has started to feel itchy sometimes. I know itchy moles can be serious, but is it always a sign of cancer, or can it be normal too? I'm quite anxious about it.
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7 months ago
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No, an itchy mole is not always cancer, though it's certainly a warning sign that needs attention. Just like with diabetes, where symptoms need careful monitoring, any changes in moles should be checked by a doctor. Don't self-diagnose or wait.
9 months ago
While a healthy lifestyle with good diet and exercise supports overall health, an itchy mole is a specific medical concern. It's not always cancer, but it's one of the ABCDEs (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving) for melanoma. You absolutely need to get that checked by a dermatologist.
9 months ago
No, an itchy mole is not always cancer. But it is important to show it to a doctor to be sure.
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4 months ago
Dekho, seedhi baat hai. Koi bhi mole jo change ho raha hai ya khujli kar raha hai, usko doctor ko dikhana hi padega. Har baar cancer nahi hota, par risk kyu lena? Jaao aur dikhaao, tension khatam karo.
4 months ago
Beta, gaath ya mole mein khujli ho toh chinta hoti hai, sahi baat hai. Har baar cancer nahi hota, kabhi-kabhi mamuli baat bhi hoti hai. Lekin badi bimari ko chota mat samjho. Doctor ko dikha lo, woh hi sahi raah batayega.
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Man ko shant rakho, beti. Har badlav bura nahi hota. Ek mole mein khujli ho toh turant cancer ka naam mat lo. Ishwar par bharosa rakho aur doctor ko dikha lo. Woh hi sahi upchar bataenge. Apni sehat ka dhyan rakho.
5 months ago
Please, do not start putting any home remedies on an itchy mole or believing every online forum. An itchy mole *can* be a sign of melanoma, a serious skin cancer. So, the ONLY sensible advice is to get it examined by a dermatologist. Don't mess around with this one.