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A member asked:
Where do you go to get a mole removed for fear of cancer?
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Dermatologist: I would start with a dermatologist. Some skin lesions can have a shave biopsy, others need a punch biopsy (to go deeper), and some may be in areas that the dermatologist will recommend seeing a plastic surgeon. Of course, a primar care doctor can also review the skin and may help characterize common skin problems.
Answered 10/28/2012
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Primary care doctor: Skin cancer incidence is increasing. In some cases a "mole" starts to enlarge and/or change colors. These changes may be signs of malignancy in "moles." see your primary care physician first. He/she can further advise you. If indicated, he/she can refer you to a dermatologist.
Answered 1/25/2015
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