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I have this red mark on my leg that I have had for about a month it looks like a mole. Any suggestions? (photo)

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cmwhiting2001Jul 11, 2016

I have had this mark on my leg for about a month. My parents say it's nothing but I think it is. Please help

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Munir Somji, BSc, MBBS

Hello. Many thanks for your question. Any mole that changes in any way requires investigation/biopsy by a trainee physician. Please contact your local physician for inspection.

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I suggest that any change in mole - size, color, height, border, etc. be reported to your physician for evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

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I suggest following up with your dermatologist for further evaluation. It is difficult to assess without photographs or more detail. Best, Dr. Emer

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I suggest seeing an expert this can be removed in the office and there are many options depending on the type of mole. Best, Dr. Emer.

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Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...

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