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If a skin mole is accidentaly scraped (in a fall etc..) off or accidentaly shaved off is this a cause for worry?
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Generall not: To make sure when it recurs have it checked by your pcp to see if it needs to be biopsied.
Answered 4/10/2013
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Mole: Once it heals see a dermatologist to evaluate remaining mole. If it appears abnormal a biopsy is needed. Often times the mole that was irritated heals fine.
Answered 4/13/2013
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