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Is very small congenital nevi of concern? 14 yr old son has one that's grown to 5mm. not evaluated as congenital, but generally appears ok to derms.

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Any skin lesion: That small (less than 1 cm diameter) , not growing, symmetrical, regular border are features suggesting benign character and ur dermatologist's words are reassuring. Take care! http://www.M.Webmd.Com/melanoma-skin-cancer/abcds-of-melanoma-skin-cancer.

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Answered 4/30/2015

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