Atypical mole on a 23-year-old man's back, highlighted with the flash of a camera to aid diagnosis. Atypical moles are unusual, but benign (non-cancer

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Atypical mole on a 23-year-old man's back, highlighted with the flash of a camera to aid diagnosis. Atypical moles are unusual, but benign (non-cancerous) moles. However, individuals with atypical moles are at an increased risk of developing melanoma skin cancer and therefore should check their skin regularly. For this mole being measured, see image C038/9463.

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