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Is this a normal mole? (Photos)

tamshu5Oct 26, 2016

I'm really nervous about this mole. At times its real and crusty. Last night it opened up and hurts. Not sure what to think?

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Dr. Firas Al-Niaimi, MD, MRCP, EBDV
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Dr. Firas Al-Niaimi, MD, MRCP, EBDV
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