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I had a skin mark checked by a dermathologist a couple of years ago: ok, nothing to worry. but since it has grow bigger, should i check it again?

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Yes: No physician's opinion is 100% and a melanoma may arise de novo in a benign lesion. Perhaps you were told to come back if the lesion changes in any case.

Answered 9/11/2014

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A member asked:

I had a skin mark checked by a dermathologist a couple of years ago: ok, nothing to worry. but since it has grow bigger, should i check it again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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