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I recently had a mole removed for biopsy and I'm worried it may be infected. Should I see my doctor? (Photo)

NightengaleOct 10, 2014
It was removed a week ago and two days ago it got this red ring around it. I've been using bacitracin on it, but it still looks angry. No pus, and the pain is bothersome but not too bad. My derm didn't return my phone call today, should I go see my dr to get antibiotics?

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Dr. Andrea Hui Austin, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Oct 11, 2014
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