FAO Sqad -

[merciasounds]

are you there doctor?!
Am I right in thinking (I'm sure I've read it somewhere) that hairy moles are never cancerous? Only my father has a mole on his back, and he's just said to me it's itchy - I've snipped the hairs off with some sharp nail sissors and he says it's fine and not itching anymore, it's not changed in size, shape or colour (pale brown) and it isn't bleeding, and he has no pain whatso ever. Is it necessary for him to go to the doctors now? He'll be going for his annual medical next month, and could have it looked at then - or should I make an appointment now? Thanks

[Mohne]

I am not sqad, but until he surfaces here is my answer.

Hairy moles are never malignant or premalignant and cutting the hair will not do any damage.

In my opinion there is no sense of urgency required here for a medical referral.

[merciasounds]

Thanks Mohne

[hollie1586]

the time to go to the doctor is when, as you say, moles change in size, shape, colour or if they start bleeding spontaneously!
No need to worry going on what you have said!

[merciasounds]

That's what I thought, but to be on the safe side, you know - he'll be 80 next birthday so best not to take chances

[237SJ]

By the way mercia, sqad seems to be suspended. I don`t know whether he was suspended by AB or if he decided to leave.

[Bobbisox]

oh noooo, when did this happen?

[merciasounds]

I thought I saw an answer from him this morning, that's what prompted me to ask him - I'd been waiting for ages on an engaged telelphone line to get through to the doctors.

[merciasounds]

Yup, I've just seen his account says suspended - Sorry sqad I didn't know. Anyway my mind has been put at ease thanks to all who answered

[hc4361]

He is suspended - I know nothing else about it though.

[237SJ]

It says he`s suspended and his last activity was 10.47 on sunday which is a bit strange as he answered a comment from me at 12.21 that day. Maybe it`s a `misprint` and I`ve started a vicious rumour now!

[merciasounds]

If you click on his name, it takes you to his profile and the account does say suspended

[237SJ]

He had a few "words" about dyslexia that morning. Maybe that did it or maybe he`s just had enough and left. I decided I was wasting too much time on here once and I emailed that I wanted to leave. It said `suspended` against my name. I made the mistake of looking in and there was a question I wanted to answer that got the better of me and I came back. Maybe he`s had enough.

[ummmm]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/members/sqad/

[Mohne]

mercia....I agree with Mohne and hollie.

[237SJ]

Strange. It definitely said suspended earlier on. It must have been done in error.

[Sqad]

2376.....I don´t think that it was done in error ;-)

[237SJ]

Well, welcome back then :-)

[Sqad]

237........;-)

[ChuckFickens]

It was nice of Mohne to post to tell everyone they agree with themselves.

[Sqad]

Chuck.......I do so agree.......he gave an excellent reply and seems a nice chap.
Let´s hope that we see more of him as it is taking it´s toll being the only "recognized opinion"..................;-)