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Is it possible this is skin cancer? (Photos)

February 10, 2018
Asked By:katgoddard in Indianapolis, IN

I amm 45 yrs ol dAbout a year and a half ago I had a skin colored mole appear on my face. Its about the size of a pencil eraser and slightly raised. No other symptoms didnt even think anything about it. Then 2 weeks ago a bubble grew from it. And the surrounding area of the original mole iched. Then popped and oozed. The bubble is still there the original is flattening.

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February 12, 2018

Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal--lasers, radiowave, shave

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February 13, 2018

Answer: Evaluation by dermatologist

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