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Is it normal to develop a new mole on the face after age 40?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

See dermatologist: There are 4 reasons to remove a skin mole. 1) the possibility of cancerous change occurring in a mole sometime in the future (a pre-cancerous active junctional mole); 2) a suspected cancerous change in an existing or new mole, where removal is diagnostic and therapeutic; 3) cosmetic reasons; 4) functional and anatomical changes occurring in a mole. See a dermatologist for assurance

Answered 7/19/2017

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Possible: You should have it checked out by your dcctor to make sure it is ok

Answered 7/5/2014

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No: Usually a new mole is a sign that you should have a skin check. You can see your family practice doctor and they may take it off for you or refer.

Answered 7/5/2014

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