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Have Itchy Mole On Chest That Seems To Be Peeling Off. Guidance?

hello, so i have a mole on my chest and for a couple of days it has been a little itchy and irritated. it was once very very soft and now it a little bit rought. i am afraid that it might be peeling off. i was born with this mole i take very good care of my skin and always wear sun block. is my mole falling off and if so will it grow back?
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hello, You are having compound nevus.There is possibility for development of malignant melanoma. It should be excised. And biopsy should be done to rule out malignancy. ...
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Have Itchy Mole On Chest That Seems To Be Peeling Off. Guidance?

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