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A member asked:
6yr old child has 5mm raised mole. present for many years. mole is light - medium brown with pin head size darker area. over last month no changes. hair in mole is this a cause for worry.
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Leave it alone: There's nothing to suggest malignancy. Hair present actually speaks against an concern. Show the physician on the next visit. All pigmented lesions in kids do need to be checked; i'm glad you're monitoring it closely.
Answered 6/10/2015
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No Don't worry: All the pigmented moles need close monitoring . Hairy nevus has very low malignant transformation, especially on 6 yr old excision is advised mostly for cosmetic reason
Answered 6/20/2020
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