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If I apply salt and ice on my non-cancerous mole, will it go away? (Photo)

July 7, 2015
Asked By:eshkabob in Seattle, WA

Its a small mole on my face and it bothers me a lot.. I hate it so much and I wouldnt mind a small scar for a while. Ive attempted this Salt and ice on my arm and it left a pale scar but faded with time. If i use a smaller ice cube, I believe it will burn off. I just want to make sure

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