A member asked:

When a baby is born with a mole how much will it grow as she grows? when should there be any concern? she's 5mths it's about sizeof pencil eraser..

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Moles: It really depends on what type of "mole" it is. Some grow with the size of the baby relatively and others like hemangioma grow in size until roughly two years of age and then start to get smaller later on. Please discuss with your pediatrician.

Answered 9/7/2014

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hemangioma?: it may be hemangioma, which amy grow initially and then slowly go away, they are not dangerous, please show it to pediatrician

Answered 9/7/2014

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