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How often should you get a mole checked?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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I recommend that: my patients have a head to toe dermatologic examination every year. In some cases the evaluating dermatologist might wish to evaluated more often than that.

Answered 11/15/2014

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A member asked:

How often should you get a mole checked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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