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I picked a mole off on my palm it was small light brown. now its a bit darker and not a perfect circle its been over a year. should i be worried ??

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

SIGNS OF CONCERN MOL: There are several signs of concern regarding a mole that require seeing a doctor to check for skin cancer especially MELANOMAS which are the most serious cancers.They are: Irregular color .Irregular Irregular shape or smudged borders Asymetrical shape Bleeding irritated itching or nonhealing Black or changing color Growing Greater than 1 cm insize

Answered 4/24/2020

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A member asked:

I picked a mole off on my palm it was small light brown. now its a bit darker and not a perfect circle its been over a year. should i be worried ??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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