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I had this blackhead on my chin that looked like a freckle so i never messed with it, its been there for a while and i still dont know what it is, maybe a deep blackhead? i tried to pop it and that was a bad choice. now im afraid my chin will scar?

Q: i had this blackhead on my chin that looked like a freckle so i never messed with it, its been there for a while and i still dont know what it is, maybe a deep blackhead? i tried to pop it and that was a bad choice. now im afraid my chin will scar?

: Could be a freckle, mole, keratosis, or a developing melanoma. See a dermatologist for exam and possible treatment.

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Could be a freckle, mole, keratosis, or a developing melanoma. See a dermatologist for exam and possible treatment.

Answered 5/19/2023

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A member asked:

I had this blackhead on my chin that looked like a freckle so i never messed with it, its been there for a while and i still dont know what it is, maybe a deep blackhead? i tried to pop it and that was a bad choice. now im afraid my chin will scar?

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

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