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Tiny mole, about the size of a pen point. don't know how long it's been there. it looks real dark. is dark ok? it's so small hard to tell the color.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: A skin lesion this tiny is not likely malignant.

Answered 4/1/2017

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A member asked:

Tiny mole, about the size of a pen point. don't know how long it's been there. it looks real dark. is dark ok? it's so small hard to tell the color.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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