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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?
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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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