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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 Shenenberger answered

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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Answered 5/2/2015

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A member 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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Shenenberger answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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