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Asked my dr to remove mole that was evolving, asymm, uneven border, color + 1cm in dia, 7 days ago. no sutures used, no scab yet. when should it scab?

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Dr. Timothy Carey answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not sure: Seem pretty big not to suture. You should ask the doctor who removed the mole.

Answered 3/28/2014

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A member asked:

Asked my dr to remove mole that was evolving, asymm, uneven border, color + 1cm in dia, 7 days ago. no sutures used, no scab yet. when should it scab?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Carey answered

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