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Is this typical after biopsies

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    • August 10, 2017 at 1:18 pm
    Dave63
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      I had 4 moles removed 5 weeks ago (one diagnosed basal cell and one malignant melanoma) and was wondering if it is typical that other moles change after biopsies. I have about 8 other atypical moles from 3 mm to slightly larger than a pencil eraser. Some of them have started growing in the last 2 weeks and some of them have grown together. I didn't know if this was normal.

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        • August 11, 2017 at 2:01 pm
        cancersnewnormal
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          Any mole which is growing is cause to see a dermatologist. You may end up looking like you've been in a fight with a rose bush, but better to catch things early… juuuuust in case those evolving moles are plotting evil things against you. 

          • August 11, 2017 at 6:18 pm
          Jamie1960
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            A biopsy or excision would not cause unrelated moles to change; if the evolution is occurring, each affected site needs to be examined. 

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