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I have a mole or brown spot on my upper lip. its starting to turn white. if i flash a light and stretch my lip it seems like there are tiny white dots in the top half of the mole? is this cancer?

Q: i have a mole or brown spot on my upper lip. its starting to turn white. if i flash a light and stretch my lip it seems like there are tiny white dots in the top half of the mole? is this cancer?

: Not certain w/o any pics. Therefore see a dermatologist for eval and potential bx if deemed necessary.

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Not certain w/o any pics. Therefore see a dermatologist for eval and potential bx if deemed necessary.

Answered 12/15/2022

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A member asked:

I have a mole or brown spot on my upper lip. its starting to turn white. if i flash a light and stretch my lip it seems like there are tiny white dots in the top half of the mole? is this cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

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