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I had a red mole on my neck and scraped it open a week ago & now it is puffed up and hurts, it feels like a scab. is this normal?
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Irritated mole: Its very possible that a mole or benign lesion can get irritated and scratched off. If it is gone, monitor for recurrence. If it grows back get it evaluated by a dermatologist. For now, do some wound care with plain petroleum jelly ointment 2/day. If it gets worse ir you are worried about an infection, see your dr.
Answered 10/13/2015
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