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I have a sma mole on my back that hasn't grown but has white/very light brown crust over like a scab its been there a few weeks. could this be cancer?
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Were it that simple: Without a photograph it's not possible to speculate on your particular growth. But, some very basic and accurate information on skin cancer with photos is provided by the american academy of dermatology, and a link is below. https://www.aad.org/public/spot-skin-cancer/learn-about-skin-cancer/types-of-skin-cancer A virtual consult with a photo provided might also be of some help for you.
Answered 3/8/2016
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