A member asked:

I scratched a mole on my upper back. it bled, scabbed and healed. doctor wasn't worried. since then, there is redness around where scabbed. red flag?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

If your doctor: is not worried about skin cancer, it is most likely just irritated keratosis. You might be getting a slight local infection, so you should show it again to your doctor.

Answered 4/29/2016

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