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I scratched a v small mole by mistake and now has a scab over it, but colour size etc are normal. dr says its normal. i'm worried its cancer?

Q: i scratched a v small mole by mistake and now has a scab over it, but colour size etc are normal. dr says its normal. i'm worried its cancer?

: You can watch and wait. If a pigmented lesion recurs, it would be prudent to see a dermatologist for an evaluation. If you do not see any pigmented spot, you should be okay.

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You can watch and wait. If a pigmented lesion recurs, it would be prudent to see a dermatologist for an evaluation. If you do not see any pigmented spot, you should be okay.

Answered 10/19/2021

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A member asked:

I scratched a v small mole by mistake and now has a scab over it, but colour size etc are normal. dr says its normal. i'm worried its cancer?

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