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If a mole hasn't changed in 3 months or more, what is the chance it could be melanoma?
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Dermatologist: Statistically, any mole has a low chance of being a melanoma. ABCDEFG danger signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter >6 mm, Elevated, Firm, Growing progressively for a month or more. Any concern: see a dermatologist.
Answered 7/18/2015
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