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I had a mole removed from my leg on 9/5/14. the stitches came out 9/12/14, but there is quite a bit of bleeding. is this cause for concern?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Mole: Apple pressure to the area with a clean gauze and call your surgeon right away

Answered 9/16/2014

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A member asked:

I had a mole removed from my leg on 9/5/14. the stitches came out 9/12/14, but there is quite a bit of bleeding. is this cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

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