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Hello. i am 18 years old and have noticed a scab-like indentation in my skin. it is located on my left side near my waist. should i be worried?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

This may be a mole: that you accidentally scratched or an insect bite, or minor traumatic abrasion/cut. If there is no surrounding redness, swelling, pain and you do not have fever, you can observe it and apply an over-the-counter antibiotic. If it does not resolve in a couple of days, or if it worsens, please have your doctor look at it.

Answered 5/3/2017

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A member asked:

Hello. i am 18 years old and have noticed a scab-like indentation in my skin. it is located on my left side near my waist. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

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