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A mole on my forehead is growing back 10 years later.

Day dreamFeb 7, 2018
So when i was a teenager we had a mole on my forhead removed because it got infected once. Roughtly 10 year later it appears to be swelling up theres no real pigmentation occuring its just a little red

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It is okay to continue applying Vaseline to the area if you are only 3-4 days out.  Some physicians will recommend applying this for up to 7 days or longer.  Signs of infection include increasing pain, increasing redness that extends far beyond the edges of the wound, the skin in the...

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I recommend following up with your cosmetic dermatologist. This may be fine, but will depend on the type of bandage. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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