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Have a tip of pen size mole on lower thigh since birth,white in color,last 6 months got twice as big and is darker worry? see doc?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Do get checked. Yes: The recent change in size, though not necessarily serious, should be examined. Your physician may have a dermatologist do an extensional biopsy to diagnose and treat.

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Denise Bogard answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Evaluation: I would have it evaluated if it has recently changed in size or color.

Answered 8/23/2014

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Needs biopsy: An enlarging or changing mole should be addressed by excisional biopsy. See your dermatologist or plastic surgeon to have it addressed. The obvious concern is a change or dysplasia in a mole which can lead to melanoma.

Answered 5/30/2017

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