Which specialist should I see in Singapore for a mole under my eye that has increased in size?

If you notice that your mole has increased in size, changed its shape or color, started bleeding or became itchy, or has started “sprouting” new moles around it, I would recommend that you consult a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon who would be able to advise if any further investigations are required.

Some options that may be proposed include a biopsy of the mole to confirm the nature of the mole (whether it is benign, pre-cancerous or cancerous).

A simple rule about moles is the ABCDE rule:

A: Asymmetry

B: Borders (irregular)

C: Color (more than one, change in color, irregular)

D: Diameter >6mm

E: Evolving (size, shape, color, symptoms)

If your mole has any of the above, please see a specialist as it might be a sign of melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer.

Hope this helps!

It may be helpful to take a photograph of the mole, and measure its size.

Dermatologists are the most experienced when it comes to telling a worrying mole apart from a non-worrying one.