Hi, any pigmented skin lesion that looks suspicious should be consulted with your doctor.
Signs favouring malignancy are:
changing in size or shape with time
ulcerating
uneven color of the lesion
bizarre appearance.
regards,
Dr Ben
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Hi, any pigmented skin lesion that looks suspicious should be consulted with your doctor.
Signs favouring malignancy are:
changing in size or shape with time
ulcerating
uneven color of the lesion
bizarre appearance.
regards,
Dr Ben
According to the current screening guidelines for colorectal cancer released by the Ministry of Health Singapore, there are 3 risk categories, namely average risk individual, increased risk individual and high risk individual. A direct family member of a patient with colon cancer is an increased risk individual. If the patient with colon cancer (your family member) was diagnosed before the age of 60 years, you are recommended to undergo colonoscopy once very 5 years starting at an age 10 years before the patient developed the cancer.
Hi,There are many causes of swollen and itchy nipples and hormonal changes, including pregnancy/breastfeeding or chafing, are 2 of the possible causes. A good review of the history and physical examination of my patient will help to elucidate the cause of the swelling and itch. How long has the itching and swelling been? Has it coincided with any particular event in your life? Examples include Physical events like new clothing that feels rougher? Too tight bras?