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Question about a mole. if it easily gets puffy and reddened, is it a bad sign?
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Yes and no: I have always said to patients that any mole that changes character and the DX is not clear cut is better in a jar than on your body. A lot of these moles never cause problems but the danger of a changing mole is considered dangerous. Your family doc is best to decide! never take these changing moles for granted without having checked!
Answered 5/4/2018
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