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I had a mole that recently peeled off its top layer now it's starting to fade away.is this normal? flat, no pain or redness.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

No answer: Only an exam by a dermatologist can answer your question. A "mole" is not a medical term. Seborrheic keratosis? Nevus? Other? Skin cancers are rare any your age.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/2/2016

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A member asked:

I had a mole that recently peeled off its top layer now it's starting to fade away.is this normal? flat, no pain or redness.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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