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I have a mole on my face and occasionally it swells up and is sore to touch. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Go get it checked: Any changing mole warrants evaluation. If the size is bigger, if you have symptoms now- like pain, itchy, bleeding etc, you'd better off seeing your pmd or dermatologist to have the mole checked and treated accordingly. Better be safe than sorry.

Dr Shapiro agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have a mole on my face and occasionally it swells up and is sore to touch. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Dr Shapiro agreed

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