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Can dry skin cause flat skin moles to crack and look abnormal?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Yes, but: Yes, but, use moisturizer. If mole still looks abnormal, see derm for exam.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2018

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