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What should i be expecting when my skin mole is examined at a skin doctor? which tools will be used?
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Usually, a light...: The doctor uses a light and a magnifying glass. There are many varieties of these tools. Some doctors may take photos of a few moles, such as the moles he wants to recheck in the future.
Answered 11/28/2017
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