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Have had a pale brown mole/skin tag on my chest for years. woke up yesterday and it was dark purple/black. wasn't like that the day before. worrying?
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Need Dermatologist.: Any change like this in a longstanding mole needs to be evaluated by a Dermatologist. Biopsy may be required for definitive diagnosis.
Answered 7/24/2018
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