Hi I m 8 months pregnant and have noticed that a mole (think it s a mole - round, symmetrical and sort of tan colour on middle of my left buttock cheek that I have had for about 5 years / 6 years) has started to feel sensitive (bit like a bruise or spot would feel). It also has a faint red rim and is a little bit more risen. Is this common in pregnancy? Could I have aggrivated it considering it s position by sleeping on it more (usually sleep on stomach but now sleep mainly on left side)? It is slightly dry and rough texture wise but I have knocked it / scratched it a few times over the years putting my clothes on...
Hello, and I hope I can help you today. It is very common for pre-existing moles, freckles, or other skin lesions to grow slightly during pregnancy due to hormonal changes. The skin generally gets more sensitive as well, so you may very well have some chafing from your underwear on this lesion if it has gotten more prominent during the pregnancy. Fortunately, moles usually go back to their original size after you have the baby. In the meantime, applying some sort of lubricating lotion, or even plain Vaseline petroleum jelly twice daily to help lubricate the area and prevent the skin from cracking should be enough to care for the area until after the baby is born. If it still bothers you but when you are six weeks postpartum, you may want to have the mole removed by a dermatologist. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes,