A suspicious mole or skin growth noticed during analysis should be:

If a cosmetologist notices a suspicious mole or skin growth — for example one that is changing, irregular, or unusual — they should refer the client to a physician, because diagnosing or treating skin conditions and growths is outside the cosmetologist's legal scope of practice. The professional's role is to recognize that something looks unusual and recommend medical evaluation, not to assess or remove it. Knowing the limits of scope and the duty to refer suspicious skin changes is an important safety and ethics point on the exam.