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Picked off small facial mole/freckle. It now has a larger red spot in its place. What can I do? (Photo)

June 30, 2019
Asked By:Pioneering7809 in 66223 - Overland Park, KS

I had a mole/freckle thing for a few years on my face and that type of thing bothers me. Over a few days I recently picked at ituntil t was pretty much gone. Now I have this red spot where it was which looks even worse (it was much smaller before). What can I do, and do I absolutely need a doctor for this?

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