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I get yearly skin screenings and will continue to do so. my question is about a previous excised mole. it was a moderate-severe atypical dysplastic nevus. i know having atypical moles can be a sign of increased chance of melanoma. i've also read that ma

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Low risk: As long as the atypical nevus was excised with negative margins (normal skin at all edges), then you should be fine. Lower your risk of developing a new problem somewhere else by avoiding excessive sun exposure, or by using frequent applications of sunscreen if you must be out in the sun.

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Answered 8/4/2016

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A member asked:

I get yearly skin screenings and will continue to do so. my question is about a previous excised mole. it was a moderate-severe atypical dysplastic nevus. i know having atypical moles can be a sign of increased chance of melanoma. i've also read that ma

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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