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What Causes Moles To Grow?

hi.. i have several freckles/moles on my skin that i get checked out time to time but tonight i noticed a small dark spot on the bottom of my leg looks like a small freckle or a large blackhead... its slightly raised. im worried as its just appeared..

kelly
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Multiple moles on body are commonly found entity. They are generally harmless, and limit themselves to a limited size. However, they need attention if they are rapidly growing in size, changing colours or causing cosmetic problem. Rapidly growing moles may be malignant in nature thats why they need to be removed and need to be subjected to Histopathological examination. If you are worried regarding change in a particular mole, get it excised by a Plastic surgeon and checked for malignancy.
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What Causes Moles To Grow?

Multiple moles on body are commonly found entity. They are generally harmless, and limit themselves to a limited size. However, they need attention if they are rapidly growing in size, changing colours or causing cosmetic problem. Rapidly growing moles may be malignant in nature thats why they need to be removed and need to be subjected to Histopathological examination. If you are worried regarding change in a particular mole, get it excised by a Plastic surgeon and checked for malignancy.