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Tiny black spot (mole?) on stomach that's been there a year w/ no change. saw ad on melanoma and was worried bc it is black and other moles are brown.

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Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Don't worry..: As long as there is no change in color, size or shape, there is no need to worry. Most moles are benign.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Tiny black spot (mole?) on stomach that's been there a year w/ no change. saw ad on melanoma and was worried bc it is black and other moles are brown.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rawhi Omar answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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