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My normal shape and normal color mole now has a scab like tip. should i worry?
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Mole: A change in a mole, in this case , a scab forming may represent a cancerous mole or simply a normal mole that has become irritated. In any case, see a dermatologist for evaluation.
Answered 5/2/2013
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