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Could The Discolored Mole On The Crotch Be Due To Cancer?

Is this a cancer mole? I've noticed an abnormal shaped and slightly discolored mole in my crotch area. I am only 13 and a female. It has been there for awhile and at first I thought nothing of it. After seeing images of cancerous moles, I got worried. I haven't told anyone because I feel very uncomfortable. I don't know exacly how long it's been there.
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

A mole is usually benign and harmless if it has been there for a while and the appearance has remained unchanged for months or years. Moles are very common and if your mole is a small one without any change in size or appearance in recent times then there is no concern.

However, please consult your dermatologist if you have any of the following
1. Change in size and appearance of mole over weeks
2. Hair growth over mole
3. Any wound or discharge in the mole
4. Any other swelling in the body like the groin or above collar bone
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Could The Discolored Mole On The Crotch Be Due To Cancer?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. A mole is usually benign and harmless if it has been there for a while and the appearance has remained unchanged for months or years. Moles are very common and if your mole is a small one without any change in size or appearance in recent times then there is no concern. However, please consult your dermatologist if you have any of the following 1. Change in size and appearance of mole over weeks 2. Hair growth over mole 3. Any wound or discharge in the mole 4. Any other swelling in the body like the groin or above collar bone