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Can benign moles grow bigger over time?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

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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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Any mole can get larger over time.

Answered 5/20/2017

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