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Is it possible this is skin cancer? (Photos)

katgoddardFeb 10, 2018
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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I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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