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Is the site of my mole removal healing properly? (photos)

aliciaj88Oct 16, 2016
I had a mole shaved off my lower leg on 10/11/16. This is my first removal and I'm concerned about how it looks. No pain and the site is dry but it is getting progressively darker

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