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How long does it take for a scab to fall off from a mole excision?

April 27, 2017
Asked By:michael1994 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

I had a mole excised about a month ago which ended up getting a little scab on it? It's been a couple weeks and the scan hasn't fell off yet. I can't start any scar treatment until it does so it's getting very annoying. How long does it take for a scab to fall off, what if it never falls off?

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