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Scratched off top part of brown/black mole on leg with fingernail. aug 2015 skin removed for similar appearing mole, should i be concerned? dr appt?
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Mole: I think it is best to go to a dermatologist and have the moles evaluated. Please do not scratch them off.
Answered 4/1/2016
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