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A 21-year-old male asked:

Ive got a new freckle should i get it checked out?

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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered

Pediatrics 60 years experience

Observation: For the moment observation is that is necessary unless the freckle has an irregular border or has an uncharacteristic quality to it

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