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Hi, i have a mole on my neck that i have had since childhood. it has a dark brown center and lighter brown on the edges and bigger than six mm. there is a skin tag growing in the center of it. should i get it checked out?

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Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

Yes. : Would recommend to have the mole checked out and removed.

Dr Jayaraj and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/29/2017

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A member asked:

Hi, i have a mole on my neck that i have had since childhood. it has a dark brown center and lighter brown on the edges and bigger than six mm. there is a skin tag growing in the center of it. should i get it checked out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rajesh Kumar answered

Dr Jayaraj and another doctor agreed

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