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Jennifer Daley, MD; Erin E. Hartman, MS

JAMA. 1998;280:736.

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INTRODUCTION

In July 1997, Dr June Robinson discussed a 28-year-old woman with fair skin and multiple moles.¹ She discussed the patient's risk factors for developing malignant melanoma, screening guidelines and skin self examination, and following patients at risk for developing melanoma. We asked the patient, Ms G, and her dermatologist, Dr V, to comment on the year that has passed.

MS G, THE PATIENT

Dr V checked me out because I noticed that a mole on my back was a bit bigger and brown around the edges. Turns out I need to have it excised as well as one on my stomach. I'm setting up an appointment for next week. I would like to stress the importance of seeing a dermatologist for skin checks if you have moles as I do. You need to watch them, because they do change, and it can be scary. Also, take precautions. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

DR V, THE DERMATOLOGIST

From the Division of General Medicine and Primary Care, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, LY318, Boston, MA 02215.

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