Everything You Need To Know About Moles

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We’ve all got them. Those little – or big – brown patches that punctuate our skin and define our arms, our legs and even that little ‘beauty’ spot above our lips (Cindy, Marilyn, even Enrique). But do we know anything about them, the danger they pose and how we can protect them? No. So pull up a chair and take note with our comprehensive guide to everything mole-related.

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