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For a very long time now i've had a dark mole on my hip with a slightly irregular border. it's never changed. my dr just double checks it each appt?
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Dark/irreg/mole: Ask to have a punch biopsy done with pathology diagnosis for peace of mind.. Or see a term or plastic to do.
Answered 3/29/2015
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ABCDEs of melanoma: Your physician is looking for the ABCDEs of melanoma: A = Asymmetry - One half is unlike the other half. B = Border - irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined border. C = Color - varied from one area to another; has shades of tan, brown or black, or is sometimes white, red, or blue. D = Diameter - Melanomas usually greater than 6mm, but they can be smaller. E = Evolving - change in any parameter
Answered 3/29/2015
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