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Is it bad to pick at a mole and make it bleed?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not really good: It's not good to pick at anything though i find it hard not to. Despite rumors that this increases risk of cancer, i'd be more seriously concerned that this is bugging you, and thus should come off.
Answered 11/28/2017
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