A 20-year-old female asked:

I have a dark irregular shaped mole on my side and it recently started to grow larger, should i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Marc Hirschanswered

Family Medicine 53 years experience

Yes: It could be something or it could be nothing. It needs an exam and possibly a biopsy. Do it soon.

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