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Does itchy moles necessary means melanoma?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No but,: Changes in size, shape, irregular borders, coloration can all signifiy malignant change. See a dermatologist asap if you have mole changes.

Answered 8/8/2015

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1 symptom: It can actually be a symptom. Follow A, B, C, D. Asymmetry-can you cut the lesion in half and have 2 mirror images. Border-is it irregular? Color-any changes? Diameter-larger than 6 mm?

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/8/2016

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