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Is it normal for moles to get bigger when you tan? going to stop tanning btw.

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

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No, it's not: and any mole that is changing is suspicious for development of melanoma. You should definitely see someone for this. And you should definitely stop tanning----yesterday! Don't pick at or scratch the mole, and apply high powered sunscreen everywhere.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is it normal for moles to get bigger when you tan? going to stop tanning btw.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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