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Hello . i have some tiny new moles on my body . is that normal? i am afraid of them . (i am 17 years old and can i think that its because i am in a transitional age ? )

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Some perspective: A newborn has relatively pristine skin with occasional birthmarks. That skin gradually expands over time & most adults will have 10-40 by middle age. They sometimes fade or new ones appear. I would not lose sleep over having moles but you can always have specific ones looked at when you go in for any visit.

Answered 4/27/2020

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A member asked:

Hello . i have some tiny new moles on my body . is that normal? i am afraid of them . (i am 17 years old and can i think that its because i am in a transitional age ? )

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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