moles/freckles

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Felicity Star
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by Felicity Star on Mon Feb 15, 2021 3:45 pm

moles/freckles

How can i tell the difference between a mole and large freckle? And if a large freckle grows, should I get it checked?

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Dr Anton Alexandroff
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by Dr Anton Alexandroff on Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:45 am

Re: moles/freckles

Dear Felicity,

Thank you for your question. Often there is not much difference between a freckle and a mole on a clinical examination by a non specialist. The most important is to check any lesion with a GP or specialist if it looks suspicious. If a skin lesion changes or looks irregular in colour, shape or border it is advisable to see your GP or dermatologist to have it checked.

I hope this is helpful.
With Best Wishes,

Dr Anton Alexandroff FRCP(UK) PhD CCT(Derm) FRSM FAAD
Consultant Dermatologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer
The British Skin Foundation Spokesperson
London, Cambridge, Leicester and Bedford

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