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Picked mole scab has spread (Photo)

Dallas1000Mar 4, 2016
Is it possible for a "normal" mole to have a scab that oozes when disturbed and has the liquid seems to cause the scab to grow or spread? I know I shouldn't have picked and in wondering if I simply infected it possibly. But I'm just trying not to get worried.

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Chad Robbins, MD

For up to 3 months post operatively, you can apply a scar gel .  I recommend to my patients, a scar gel called bio-corneum.  It has silicone and an spf mixed in the gel.  Avoiding sun,tanning, etc will also reduce permanent redness/darkness at scar as well.

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Morris Westfried, MD

Do not remove this by yourself because to can scar or become infected. Get a second opinion about mole removal. 

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With this history I would recommend oral antibiotics and oral Bromelain to decrease swelling.The combination will decrease swelling and decrease the chance of infection 

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