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I have a mole on my arm that my 3 yo has rubbed/picked at since he was an infant. it has changed to a lighter color & scabbed. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Probably: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and even that may not be helpful. You may need to have the lesion removed and the tissue sent to a pathologist for examination. It would be prudent to consult your doctor.

Answered 7/26/2017

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A member asked:

I have a mole on my arm that my 3 yo has rubbed/picked at since he was an infant. it has changed to a lighter color & scabbed. should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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