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I have cut a mole while i was shaving and it bled for awhile i have put a bandaid and neosporn on it since the incident. what will happen to my mole?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

It'll heal: You should be fine. This is very unlikely to turn it into cancer. You're young, probably just starting to shave, and this is one mole you may want to have off. Ask your physician.

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I have cut a mole while i was shaving and it bled for awhile i have put a bandaid and neosporn on it since the incident. what will happen to my mole?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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