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A member asked:

Can a spot grow under a mole? one of my moles has changed, seems to have got bigger and more raised the last week or so

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Dr. Jeffrey Kahn answered

Have it removed.: When moles change color,size or shape they generally should be removed.

Answered 1/4/2015

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