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Mole grew to ~1mm over few months. derm wasn't worried at all. but over the year, i see some slight changes in color/shape, not size. concerning?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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One mm is really: pretty tiny. When moles change is size that can be concerning . This is quite tiny to be fretting about a malignancy. We can't visualize your lesion =so the only person who can give you a proper assessment and diagnosis will be your dermatologist.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/9/2017

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A member asked:

Mole grew to ~1mm over few months. derm wasn't worried at all. but over the year, i see some slight changes in color/shape, not size. concerning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Cattano agreed

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