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Ice after mole shaved?

tiff.conkrightAug 24, 2016
I had a very large mole shaved off my back today and sent in for a biopsy. They removed it because it was very painful and Dr. was concerned it could be cancer. It's been about 4 hours since it was done and the site has become painful. Is it OK to ice the area?

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I would never recommend the use of apple cider vinegar to remove moles. They should be evaluated by a dermatologist and removed if desired or if recommended by the doctor. Best of luck

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