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1 wk post mole removal. I've been washing it everyday and covered with band aid so it wouldn’t get irritated. Healing ok?(photo)

sarahbatche
I got my mole removed a week ago and have been washing it everyday and covered it with band aids so it wouldn’t get irritated. My doctor said to put rubbing alcohol on it which I have done a couple times. It’s red from the bandaids but want to make sure it’s healing okay.

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