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I have a huge light brown birthmark on my stomach, along with dark raised moles. i also have new dark freckles appearing randomly. dermatologist time?
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If your birth mark: has never been checked by a dermatologist and you are getting new or different moles, it is a good idea to have a skin check by a dermatologist. At your age, they will probably find that everything is OK, and recommend that you visit them periodically, but it's best to check.
Answered 11/28/2017
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