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Small mole on a raised bump in armpit area?

CameronnbrookssAug 7, 2017
I noticed a few months ago that I had a small raised mole while I was showering and paid no attention it. Now I've noticed that the bump is a little grey in color and there's a new smaller mole next to the already existing one. Should I be worried? I'm 19 years old and have no health problems that I know of.

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