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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

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.

Dr Sojico and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/14/2013

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pierrette Mimi Poinsett answered

Dr Sojico and 3 doctors agreed

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