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When does a mole need checking?

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Halbwahrheiten · 15/07/2011 15:24

I've noticed that I have recently got a bunch of new moles which are bumpy and in a range of colours from almost flesh-coloured to quite black. A couple are on the inside of my wrist, and the others are under my arm on my ribcage and along up to my boob. I also have a large halo nevus on my boob which has doubled in size, but I put that down to pregnancy hormones..
when do moles actually need checking?

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Paschaelina · 15/07/2011 15:41

When they change, itch, bleed, look different, irritate. If you're at all concerned then get the dr to have a quick look, they will soon say if any look suspicious.

wigglemama · 15/07/2011 15:44

I think it is if they are not symmetrical, start to go flaky or bleed and if an individual mole is clearly several different colours/shades. There is also something about size, but I can't remember what it is! I would just get them checked out any way. It'll do no harm and put your mind at rest!

HarrietJones · 15/07/2011 17:11

Any changes. Bleeding, variations in colour, black spots, shapes not symmetrical

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