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I have a mole on my face for years recently it has got bigger and black and crusty?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Change in a mole: Any change in a mole needs to be evaluated by a professional to make sure it has not become cancerous. Although other things can cause it, like accidentally scratching it, the safest thing to do is to see your doc or a dermatologist to be sure.

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Answered 8/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have a mole on my face for years recently it has got bigger and black and crusty?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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