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I had a mole that suddenly (the course of 2 months) changed colors and doubled in size. my baby accidentally scratched it. it ended up falling off completely. should i get the area checked out even if the mole is gone?
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If the skin is completely normal after the mole was scratched off, you do not need to be examined.
Answered 12/22/2021
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If the mole is completely gone and there is nothing to examine, then there is no point in having it checked. If there is anything left of it on your skin, or if it starts to recur, I would have a dermatologist evaluate it.
Answered 12/23/2021
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