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Concerned re: mole on my ankle that appeared about 8 months ago. it is about pencil eraser size, but i googled and found "nodular melanoma", and one of the images looks like my mole... i i have derma appt in 6 wks, should i get looked at sooner?
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Yes you should: If you can't get an appt with a dermatologist for whatever the reason, a podiatrist should be able to evaluate you just the same.....
Answered 1/5/2019
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