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Is my mole infected? (photo)

chels1095Apr 15, 2017
They didn't fully remove the mole I'm pretty sure they just took the root of it out. But it's starting to turn yellow, I apply ointment to it I just don't know if my skin is irritated from being on my hair line or if it really is infected or possibly growing back??

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