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My mole has changed from flat to looking like a small nipple, raised 3mm. my dr. said not to worry, but it`s been fine for 20 yrs and now has changed?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Better: If you are going to worry then it would be better if you have it removed.

Answered 3/21/2013

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

Changes?: One rule that i personally use; if a skin lesion really concerns a patient and they are worried about, i biopsy it.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 4/10/2013

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A member asked:

My mole has changed from flat to looking like a small nipple, raised 3mm. my dr. said not to worry, but it`s been fine for 20 yrs and now has changed?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Dr Jackson agreed

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