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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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Evaluation: I would have it evaluated if it has recently changed in size or color.
Answered 8/23/2014
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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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