Is a Mole Bad for Your Health? Understanding Skin Growths and Melanoma
                                
                                
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                                An estimated 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by age 70. This alarming statistic makes monitoring skin growths crucial, leading many to ask: is mole bad for your health? The answer is nuanced, as most moles are benign, but some changes can signal a serious issue.