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I have a small mole wich raised on the back of neck since i was child i irritate it now it's filled pus and bad smell and hurts , is that early cancer

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Mole irritated: Seems like it is infected. Would f/u/ w/ doc urgent care and get antibiotics. Infection does not means cancer but irritating a moles is not good practice. Would f/u/ w/ doc and later dermatology to have it removed.

Answered 8/26/2018

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A member asked:

I have a small mole wich raised on the back of neck since i was child i irritate it now it's filled pus and bad smell and hurts , is that early cancer

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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