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Is it possible to accidentally remove a mole? i shaved too close & a scab was left &the mole disappeared. if it were to be malignant, how'd i know?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible: It is possible. No way to know about benign or malignant if it is gone.

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/24/2015

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