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A symmetric raised mole is pinky and have crust on its surface....does the presence of crust assure that this mole is not normal?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

NO: Depends. You may have scratched the mole. See a dermatologist.

Answered 3/14/2015

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A member asked:

A symmetric raised mole is pinky and have crust on its surface....does the presence of crust assure that this mole is not normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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