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Can a dermatologist use a close up photo of a mole to determine whether its normal or potentially worrisome? my dermatologist used this method and determined that my mole is benign. should i get it reexamined or am i just overthinking?
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I expect that will depend on the quality of the photo and the experience of the dermatologist. During a direct office exam they decide to test or not based on what they see every day.
Answered 3/27/2021
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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!
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