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    The most important warning sign for melanoma is a change in size, shape, or color of a mole or other skin growth, such as a birthmark. One of the things to watch for is border irregularity.

    Border irregularity means the edges are ragged, notched, or blurred. Call your doctor if you notice an irregular border on a mole or other skin growth.

    Medical Review:Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
    Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology
    Last Updated: 01/11/2007

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