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Are moles with irregular borders always cancerous?
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Always concerning: ...But not all progressed to cancer, can be early / pre- stages if you get them checked by a dermatologist as soon as you notice some irregularity / color changes / consistency changes / etc. See a dermatologist or your family dr for evaluation.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Follow-up: Moles should be photographed and followed by a dermatologist. Irregular borders are not always cancerous. Careful follow-up and observation for redness, ulceration, or pigment spillage are concerning. Please see a dermatologist.
Answered 5/20/2013
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