Large sized MOLE on leg. Should I worry?

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I am concerned about a mole on my daughters leg. It's rather large in size and I am wondering if I should be worried about this.

Submitted: 4 Days
Category: Dermatologist

Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar replied 4 Days.

Hello,
Thanks for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern. Since how many days your daughter has this mole?
Did it change in color/size/appearance/itching/pain recently?
Can you tell the maximum diameter in mm if possible?
Please revert back to me
Regards

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Patient replied :

She's always had the mole but it seems like it has gotten larger as she's become older. She hasn't complained of itching or being painful and no bleeding. I would say it's bigger around than a pencil eraser. The color has remained the same. I am mainly concerned about the size of it.


Expert:  Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar replied 3 Days.

Hello

Thanks for posting your query. I can understand your concern. I reviewed the pictures.

Its a birthmark which we call nevus. Its benign. Its not cancerous.

I would not recommend any action. It needs to be observed and monitored by your dermatologist every 3 months for any changes.

At times nevi grow in size but that can happen.

Please let me know if you have any queries.
Take care

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