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A 30-year-old female asked:

Raised mole on back - appearance unchanged over many years. this morning had little white spot on top n little tenderness. can moles get whiteheads?

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Dr. Robert Levineanswered

Orthopedic Surgery 19 years experience

Yes: It is possible but i would have it checked out by a dermatologist to make sure it's not something that needs to be tested/biopsies.

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