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26yr old. small new mole growth on face. color shape, good. no derm, stationed overseas. can new moles be non cancerous? scared :(
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Probably fine: If it doesn't have melanoma features, it's probably not cancer. Most new moles are harmless.
Answered 3/13/2015
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