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I have a mole on my upper leg, its been there my entire life however over the past 3/4 years it has become darker. should i be worried ? it is smaller than eraser head.
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Watch and wait: You may watch and wait. If the mole doubles in size, becomes irregular in size, shape or color, bleeds, ulcerates or develops a nodule, see a doctor. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/11/2020
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