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I noticed a flat jet black mole less then 1mm in diameter on the back of my leg, its round not atypical but i always had brown moles im worried.

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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Dermatologist: If there is color change, go to the doctor. The hallmarks of premaignant/malignant lesion are; Sudden increase in size,change in color,bleeding,new itching,irregular borders etc

Answered 7/8/2018

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A member asked:

I noticed a flat jet black mole less then 1mm in diameter on the back of my leg, its round not atypical but i always had brown moles im worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

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