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Is there a way to remove this mole on my face without any scarring, discoloration or chance of it coming back? (Photo)

ShannonKelseaOct 13, 2017
I've heard baking soda, apple cider vinegar and a few other things can dry up the mole and make it fall off on it's own. My mole doesn't stick out, it's pretty much like a freckle and I'm not sure that'd work for me. I'm too scared to try it without knowing if it's true but it's obviously preferable to me over laser treatment or surgery.

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