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My pcp told me to get a mole checked out in july '20.how likely are moles to be melenoma and how quickly would it take to spread if it is? its tan and round with a brown dot in the middle so diff colors but has symmetry and is small, ar 3mm, no pain?

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Need to examine: There is wide variation in the behaviors of moles and melanomas and it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion. 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 2/7/2021

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A member asked:

My pcp told me to get a mole checked out in july '20.how likely are moles to be melenoma and how quickly would it take to spread if it is? its tan and round with a brown dot in the middle so diff colors but has symmetry and is small, ar 3mm, no pain?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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