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The freckle has been itching for some time.

July 30, 2011 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Dr. Matthias Wahn

Hello,

I have a mole at the transition between my shin and foot, which has been occasionally itching lightly in the last 3-4 weeks (not constantly, but 2-3 times a day for a few minutes). It's not the mole itself, but rather the surrounding area, especially about 1-2 cm to the left of it.
Occasionally, I also feel a slight pressure in the area, not directly on the mole, but rather slightly below it to the left (also sporadically).

The mole has a diameter of 4-5 millimeters and is relatively evenly shaped. It forms a slight bump. However, it is not irregular and the color is almost uniform (I have attached a picture, I hope the quality is sufficient for it to be meaningful).
It has not changed in size, shape, or color in the last 1-2 years.

Should I be worried about this mole?
I haven't been so far, but I found the slight itching strange.

Thank you in advance for your response!

Dr. Matthias Wahn

Dear patient,
One of the first signs that a mole (nevus cell nevi) is changing can be itching in the area of the mole. Therefore, you should make an appointment with a dermatologist within the next 14 days so that the mole can be examined with a dermoscope (special magnifying glass) to detect any initial abnormalities. These abnormalities may be visible with the dermoscope, but not yet with the naked eye. If abnormalities are visible to the specialist with the naked eye or with the dermoscope, the dermatologist will remove the mole in an outpatient procedure.
Sincerely, your dermatologist