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Can moles that look atypical be bening? i have many tiny ones (after pregnancy) that seem jagged on the edges. mentioned to dermatologist but said ok
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MOLES: I ASSUME YOU HAVE A GOOD, HONEST DERMATOLOGIST. HE OR SHE SOUNDS VERY REASSURING. IF HE OR SHE THOUGHT THAT ANY MIGHT BE QUESTIONABLE, THEN HE OR SHE WOULD TAKE A BIOPSY OF IT.
Answered 5/17/2015
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