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A member asked:

Hello i have a inflamed mole with a ring around it?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Poss halo nevus: could be early development of a halo nevus....or something more serious. would advise seeing dermatologist for eval and poss bx

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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