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I have a quite enormous mole on my hand. should i be worried about it. it is black and a bit stand out from the skin.

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Dr. Mark Taylor answered

See a dermatologist: A large black mole should be checked to make sure it is not a melanoma. Go see a dermatologist.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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A member asked:

I have a quite enormous mole on my hand. should i be worried about it. it is black and a bit stand out from the skin.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Taylor answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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