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What are the risk factors for moles?
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Easy as ABCDE...: Risk factors for malignancy include... Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color varigations, Diameter (bigger IS NOT better), and Evolving size or irregularity of border/color. Additionally, more than 100 moles on you body puts you at increased risk.
Answered 10/3/2019
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