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Does irregularly on moles always resemble melanoma?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

ABCDEFG: No. Only one of danger signs. ABCDEFG danger signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter >6 mm, Elevated, Firm, Growing progressively for a month or more. See a dermatologist to make sure mole is safe.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 7/19/2015

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