Moles Blog
Please feel free to use the blog below to share information about moles, or to ask Dr. Ringpfeil a question that might be of interest to others.
| Patient comments (source: Patient Satisfaction Report) | |
| 2008-11-24 09:41:23 | The Dr. was very kind, compassionate and respectful as well as knowlegeable of alternative ways. She is a real doll. Happy to have her as my doc and would recommed her to clients at Arrowroot Health Food Store. |
| 2008-10-29 11:03:32 | The doctor and assistant were wonderful!!! So friendly and warm. I am so used to doctors being rushed AND condescending. This was a great change!! |
| 2008-03-13 17:05:10 | The doctor is exceptionalyy easy to talk to. Excellent people skills! |
Please feel free to use the blog below to share information about moles, or to ask Dr. Ringpfeil a question that might be of interest to others.
I want my mole to be checked. I’m kind of scared about it because it’s big and dark. How much does this cost?
The medical terminology for mole is nevus. A nevus is made up pigment producing cells and may present in many different colors, shapes and sizes. In fact, one individual may have several different populations of nevi. It is important not to only look at a concerning nevus but to put a concerning nevus into perspective by examining the entire integument. If a pigmented spot is indeed unusual in the context of the remaining skin, a biopsy is indicated for microscopic analysis. Health insurances consider both the full body evaluation with a concerning mole as well as possible biopsy a medical benefit.