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Is it possible for a mole to change from skin becoming thinner? my skin recently became thinner and a mole slightly changed from it (borders look blurry). derm looked at it with scope and said it looked ok?

Q: is it possible for a mole to change from skin becoming thinner? my skin recently became thinner and a mole slightly changed from it (borders look blurry). derm looked at it with scope and said it looked ok?

: I would take your dermatologist's advice, but don't hesitate to have him/her take another look in the near future if you observe any other changes in the mole.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

I would take your dermatologist's advice, but don't hesitate to have him/her take another look in the near future if you observe any other changes in the mole.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/23/2023

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a mole to change from skin becoming thinner? my skin recently became thinner and a mole slightly changed from it (borders look blurry). derm looked at it with scope and said it looked ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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