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A growth on my face

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I am a 65-year-old man. I recently discovered a small growth on my face. Although the growth has not increased in size and is not painful, it is giving some concern. I will appreciate your kind advice on what to do.

Dilibe (by SMS)

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Any abnormal growth, especially at an advanced age, should be a source of concern. In view of this, my advice would be for you to show the growth to a specialist skin doctor (dermatologist) for an expert opinion, which may include removing the growth and sending the sample to a laboratory for histological examination.

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