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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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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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Changes?: One rule that i personally use; if a skin lesion really concerns a patient and they are worried about, i biopsy it.
Answered 4/10/2013
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