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After scratches, the surrounding of a mole has turn grey.i have seen a dermatologist and he gave me elomet cream. will the grey ring disappear?
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Halo nevus: These are very common, and often mean that the immune system decided to tear up that particular nevus. Look at a few pictures and see whether this is what you have. You're a good observer of your body.
Answered 7/2/2016
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