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Pre-cancerous mole on my arm. just found out. what are my options?
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Biopsy vs observe: I highly recommend a punch biopsy. This can be done by your primary care doctor, a surgeon, or a dermatologist. You can't really tell with 100% confidence if a mole is pre-cancerous based on its visual appearance. You have to examine it under the microscope. The other (poorer) option is to observe for changes in a few months. Take a high-quality digital photo with a ruler today for comparison.
Answered 9/3/2013
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