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There was a 1cm diameter size raised mole on my scalp. recently it started to dry and fall in pieces. how come?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Not a mole: It is a protein plaque known as a keratosis. It can also be called a keratin plaque.

Answered 6/23/2014

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A member asked:

There was a 1cm diameter size raised mole on my scalp. recently it started to dry and fall in pieces. how come?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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