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Hi, how quick do melanoma moles evolve?/how long does it take for one to see a change? (i am a teenager, i get new moles all the time, but there is this one i am concerned about- although it hasn't changed rapidly at all throughout the months)?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See below: 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. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

Answered 1/19/2021

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A member asked:

Hi, how quick do melanoma moles evolve?/how long does it take for one to see a change? (i am a teenager, i get new moles all the time, but there is this one i am concerned about- although it hasn't changed rapidly at all throughout the months)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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