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Can benign moles grow bigger over time?
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Yes, but: Yes. But: danger signs for melanoma: ABCDEFG danger signs: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter >6 mm, Elevated, Firm, Growing progressively for a month or more. See dermatologist with any of these changes.
Answered 8/4/2017
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Yes: Any mole can get larger over time.
Answered 5/20/2017
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