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I am 19 years old. i have had this abnormal mole for years now. yesterday i discovered a small black scab on it. this morning i noticed the scab has come off leaving a small white outline which appears to be skin on the mole. should i be worried?
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See a dermatologist: Any changes in moles should certainly be seen by the dermatologist
Answered 9/18/2014
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