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How long does it take for a mole to fall off after treating it with iodine tincture?
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Few days to a week: Be careful , somtimes those what you think are mole could be some else like skin cancer? Check with your dr?
Answered 11/5/2016
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It probably wont: I have never heard of treating a mole with iodine tincture. Iodine is not toxic enough to cause sloughing of skin. Best to have it seen by a dermatologist.
Answered 9/14/2014
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