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I picked off a small mole looking spot off of my arm (2mm.) i couldn't have picked off melanoma right? it came off easily and has been there 3+ years.

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Mole: Give the area some time to heal, say 2 w ekes, then see a dermatologist to have the area checked. It is not possible to say what was removed by your fingernails, but melanoma is unlikely. Not a good idea to pick at skin lesions.

Answered 8/1/2016

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