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Should these moles be removed? i have two large moles on my face and leg. i am not sure if they should be removed. i don't know.
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Without : Without an exam it is hard to say what should be done about your moles. In general features that are concerning regarding moles are: asymmetric size, irregular borders, multiple colors, and a diameter large than an eraser head on a pencil. Other things to think about are if the moles are enlarging or not. I'd recommend having your skin examined to see if mole excision is advisable.
Answered 10/3/2016
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ABCD's: Remember your abcd's when thinking of melanoma. Look for moles with asymmetry boarders that are irregular color differences within the same mole diameter greater than 6mm also any new mole or old that starts to itch, bleed or ulcerate should be of concern. Another rule is the ugly duckling rule. Which refers to a mole that looks distantly different from the others on your body.
Answered 12/10/2013
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