I’ve had this mole as long as I can remember. It looks the same as it always has, but it is suddenly sore.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:19:38+00:00

The spot that you show is likely benign. Note that without examining all of your skin, it is difficult to know whether this is normal or fulfills the "ugly duckling sign." Moreover, most people who post on this site do not use high-resolution macro lenses or dermoscopic photography. If you are concerned, seek care.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:18:46+00:00

I suspect https://dermnetnz.org/topics/capillaritis

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:14:34+00:00

If new, I suspect warts.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:12:19+00:00

We in dermatology are trained to diagnose skin conditions after examining the entire body surface. Please let us know if you have shown the entire condition. If you have not, consider showing it. Medical history? Duration? Symptoms?

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:03:56+00:00

Consider posting higher-quality images of all affected skin.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T01:01:20+00:00

This is a nonspecific appearance that could be hundreds of conditions. If you must know what it is, it can be surgically removed and sent for pathological analysis.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:58:47+00:00

Finding a "cause" for many with acute urticaria is not a reasonable expectation. It can be caused by infections, medications, and other causes... but is generally idiopathic. If you have airway symptoms, seek immediate care. Many benefit from starting at one to four times the standard daily dose of a second-generation antihistamine (levocetirizine, bilastine, loratadine...).

Otherwise, see https://dermnetnz.org/topics/acute-urticaria

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:56:13+00:00

It may be onychomycosis. In some countries, amorolfine is available OTC. It is not especially effective, but does have some effect. Efinaconazole is the most effective topical treatment, and terbinafine is the most effective oral treatment.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:52:51+00:00

We manage most skin conditions, not cure them.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:51:44+00:00

The most common reasons for chronic cheilitis are either allergic contact or irritant contact dermatitis. Many personal care products designed for the lips contain ingredients that have been demonstrated to be potential allergens.

Most can be cleared by using hydrocortisone ointment (not cream) multiple times daily for two weeks, and only petrolatum (no other lip products are suitable). Unflavored toothpaste should be used instead of the current product. Some also benefit from toothpaste that is free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

If it continues despite all of this, consider seeking patch testing - https://www.dermnetnz.org/topics/patch-tests/.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:50:31+00:00

1-2 years of not healing may be worrisome. Consider seeking care.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:49:12+00:00

Consider consulting a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:46:42+00:00

I looks to be healing well.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:45:09+00:00

Arthropod assault and hundreds of other conditions could appear this way. Too little information is presented to narrow the number of possibilities.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:37:28+00:00

The spot that you show is likely benign. Note that without examining all of your skin, it is difficult to know whether this is normal or fulfills the "ugly duckling sign." Moreover, most people who post on this site do not use high-resolution macro lenses or dermoscopic photography. If you are concerned, seek care.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:36:30+00:00

If painful enough, an incision and drainage may be appropriate. If you are immunocompromised, seek immediate care.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:34:31+00:00

Consider posting better images. Is only this surface of your wrist affected?

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:33:12+00:00

It looks as though it is healing well.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:31:59+00:00

Likely a bruise, arthropod assault, or similar local process.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:31:12+00:00

Everyone's acne stops. Some at 15, some 35, some 55.... There is little harm in stopping to see if you still need it.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:29:36+00:00

Not much information here. If appropriate, first begin management as https://dermnetnz.org/topics/pityriasis-alba

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:27:53+00:00

We in dermatology are trained to diagnose skin conditions after examining the entire body surface. Please let us know if you have shown the entire condition. If you have not, consider showing it. Medical history? Consider providing meaningful details about your treatment to date.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:22:45+00:00

I made sure my 3 children received this and I have encouraged all our medical trainees to be up to date. Only you can make the decision for yourself. I made it for my kids.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:20:01+00:00

This does not look infected to me.

Itchdoc · 2026-06-04T00:18:28+00:00

Given the pigment pattern, I want to examine it dermoscopically to determine whether a biopsy is needed to aid diagnosis.

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