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A member asked:

Does suntanning cause moles? i have hundreds of them and used to tan a lot

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Not moles: Freckles yes. But if they are moles you need to see a good a dermatologist soon.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 2/10/2016

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