When in doubt, get moles checked out
It’s important to alert your derm to any new growth. But it’s especially vital if the mole exhibits one or more of the ABCDE signs of melanoma: asymmetry, border irregularity, color variations, a diameter that’s larger than a pencil eraser’s, and an evolving size, color or shape. You should also have your derm examine anything that looks like a pimple or ingrown hair and doesn’t go away within three weeks.