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I have had a slightly raised mole on face for many years. a small white bump rose on it, like a whitehead. i picked off. what could it be? now healing

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Dr. Christopher Marek answered

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Difficult to tell: Difficult to tell without seeing. However, most likely a clogged oil gland or hair follicle. Now that you have opened the area it should go on to heal. If it does not resolve completely or comes to a head again I'd have your physician take a look.

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Answered 7/27/2018

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A member asked:

I have had a slightly raised mole on face for many years. a small white bump rose on it, like a whitehead. i picked off. what could it be? now healing

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Marek answered

Dr Italia and another doctor agreed

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