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A 21-year-old male asked:
A raised mole popped up on my face about a couple weeks ago. when i looked at it this morning it was the same and hadnt shown any changes. but a few hours later when i looked at it again i realized that it had darkened. could it be melanoma?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Best advice is to see a dermatologist, as changes in pigment can sometimes be related to malignancy.
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