Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. The most important warning sign of melanoma is a change in a mole or other skin growth, such as a birthmark.
            
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                Evolution is another word for "change." Call your doctor if you notice any changes such as: 
- A change in the size, shape, or color of a mole.
 - A change in symptoms, such as a mole that becomes itchy or tender or that bleeds.
 
 
            
           
          
            
            
            
              
                
                  Current as of:  October 25, 2024
               
              
                
                  Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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              Current as of: October 25, 2024