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I picked on a mole then there was a scab and the mole was gone and then the mole came back what if it had melenoma?? what are the symtoms of it?
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No symptoms: Most skin melanoma do not have symptoms at early stage. Watch for ABCDE. A (asymmetrical), B (irregular border), C (color change), D (diameter >6mm), E (evolution in size and color).
Answered 8/19/2014
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Changing mole??: Early melanoma has no symptoms. The danger signals to keep in mind is to note any changes in your mole. The changes may be in the form of enlargement, or mixture of colors(Most moles are pigmented and appear as, tan, brown or black). If the mole is irregular and changing in size, shape or color, it should be checked by a dermatologist and biopsy done to confirm if it is benign or cancerous(Melanom
Answered 9/28/2016
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