A 49-year-old female asked:
I have a mole on my neck since a child i was told if it grew turned black and grew hairs i was to have it removed why?
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Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 27 years experience
Not a problem: Honestly, hair growth within a mole is really not an issue. Color change, however, is one of the events in the "life" of a mole that should direct you to see a dermatologist. I certainly would recommend that.
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