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I had a pretty decent size mole removed Friday, yellow stuff coming out. Is it normal? (Photo)

A_N_SSep 12, 2017
I am now on day 4 after my mole removal. It's now Tuesday night and I just got back from the urgent care center (which is horrible here). They told me it's not infected. I have pictures of everyday after the removal and they look worse each day. I've been keeping it bandaged throuout the day mostly. But would clean it properly and let it air dry after showering and cleaning it. The UCC Dr told me to keep the bandage off now so it'll "dry". Is it infected?

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