A 34-year-old female asked about a 6-year-old male:

my son has a new itchy mole on his back. he is 7. should i worry?

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Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Pediatrics 38 years experience

Might be...: Most moles are painless and do not itch. Is it possible it is an insect bite or something else under the skin? Best to have this checked out by his pediatrician.

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