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  1. ... you or your provider check your skin for moles , birthmarks , or other areas that have an unusual color, ... melanoma Have a family health history of unusual moles, such as Gorlin syndrome or xeroderma pigmentosum Have several large or many small moles Ask your provider how often to do a ... the size, shape, or color of an existing mole or spot Moles or other skin spots that ...
  2. ... a skin biopsy to see if a suspicious mole or other growth is cancerous. Because skin cancer ... a sign of pemphigus , an autoimmune disease . A mole or new growth that has the "A-B- ... size is larger than a pea. Evolving -- the mole or growth has changed in the past few ... books/NBK378786/ Related Health Topics Biopsy Cancer Eczema Moles Psoriasis Rashes Skin Cancer Skin Conditions Skin Infections ...
  3. ... skin exams to check your whole body for moles and other suspicious growths. Cancer screening can help ...
  4. ... can be a medical emergency. Molar pregnancy (hydatidiform mole) , which is an abnormal growth of tissue in ...