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A member asked:
Can a birthmark turn into cancer? i have had this mole on my leg since i was born. its now raised and somewhat changing color...cancer or harmless?
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Please see: Please see a dermatologist.You may need a biopsy to diagnose the lesion. This will tell you if there is cancer.
Answered 3/19/2014
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