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A member asked:

2nd new mole over past few years. new one is ~1mm like the 1st (derm checked 1st okay), but still bigger than i remember 1 month ago. 28 y/o. normal?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

No: Any mole that is changing size, shape, or color should be examined, preferably by a Dermatologist.

Answered 7/14/2018

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