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Are there any otc mole removal treatments or home remedies that work well for removing moles? this is for cosmetic reasons.

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NO NO NO: You should not remove mole even if possible , always need biopsy ( histological examination ) to make sure is not a malignant skin lesion ( melanoma ).

Dr Iwata and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/31/2016

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