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I just found an abnormal mole right above my anus. Could this be a melanoma? I'm very concerned (Photo)

Furmamma2017Jun 6, 2016
I have pictures attached. These are the pictures of the mole right above my anus. Does it look like it could be a melanoma? I'm very scared now. Should I get this checked out? Can you get melanoma in areas that haven't seen sun?

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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