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Can you do a watch and wait approach to a mole? especially one that has shown no changes in 3 weeks?

Q: can you do a watch and wait approach to a mole? especially one that has shown no changes in 3 weeks?

: My advice is that if this skin lesion stands out as being very different from any other lesions in your skin, consult a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis&amp;advice.. This will also give you a great deal of peace of mind.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

My advice is that if this skin lesion stands out as being very different from any other lesions in your skin, consult a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis&advice.. This will also give you a great deal of peace of mind.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/1/2021

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A member asked:

Can you do a watch and wait approach to a mole? especially one that has shown no changes in 3 weeks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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