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I noticed a new mole earlier this week (so i thought), this morning i was able to scratch it off and underneath was like a scab or something?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

May not be a mole: Mole is part of the skin , you can't scratch it off , is like a tattoo , see your doctor to find out what is and to treat.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 6/18/2015

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A member asked:

I noticed a new mole earlier this week (so i thought), this morning i was able to scratch it off and underneath was like a scab or something?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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