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Does A Painful Groin Mole Need Removal?

Hi, I m 24, I ve got a mole on my groin its not brown its like a pink colour, I ve had it for years and it never bothered me till recent now its hurts not painful pain just abit tender when I touches it and discomfort especially when I where jeans I m abit concerned about it now as it never hurt before.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It is better to surgically remove the mole. A biopsy is also required to rule out melanoma.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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Does A Painful Groin Mole Need Removal?

Hello, It is better to surgically remove the mole. A biopsy is also required to rule out melanoma. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain