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About 6 mm, flat and under skin, black and asymmetrical spot on skin. noticing for 1-2 days. not changed in size or shape. one color. on upper hip (on kidney area). is it melanoma? or is it benign. i wish i could add a photo.
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Watch it: 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 5/6/2020
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