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My son has a mole on left side of chest. has now turned a purple/black colour in last few days. need i be concerned?

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Odds are: If it happened this quick, it may have been traumatized and "bruised". But without seeing it, you may want to have it looked at.

Dr null agreed

Answered 6/4/2017

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Dr. answered

Looked at: If it has only been a short period of time then less of a concern but should get it examined by your GP

Answered 6/5/2017

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