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A member asked:

Should i be concerned about a black spot that's not raised (has not always been there) on my external vagina?doc thought it was freckle.its now bigger

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: Eventhough malignant melanoma is rare on the vulva, a dark skin lesion that grows or changes needs to be evaluated. You may need to get a biopsy done.

Dr Cano agreed

Answered 8/22/2020

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