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How do you determine if a growth/mole is hpv or something else it's small doesn't hurt flesh colored had it for a while hasn't spread (no $ for a dr)?

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Skin lesion: If you are in a location close to a medical school they may well have free outpatient clinics with either a family physician or a dermatologist available and a quick look will generally be sufficient to allow determination of the risk. Do this. Good luck.

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

How do you determine if a growth/mole is hpv or something else it's small doesn't hurt flesh colored had it for a while hasn't spread (no $ for a dr)?

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