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I have a mole near my ankle that has become raised, dark and sometimes painful. i did not notice this happening until after i had my baby 8 months ago?

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Dr. Vern Chuba answered

Specializes in Podiatry

What could it be???: Painful growing lesions should be biopsies to obtain a diagnosis ..,

Dr Patel and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/16/2017

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A member asked:

I have a mole near my ankle that has become raised, dark and sometimes painful. i did not notice this happening until after i had my baby 8 months ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vern Chuba answered

Dr Patel and another doctor agreed

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