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Lump at the bottom of mole removal scar, will it go away? (photos)

July 18, 2018
Asked By:missl98 in London, GB

The past week I've noticed a lump at the bottom of my scar. I had a mole removed by excision almost two years ago and it's been healing normally I would say. I've had actual spots in the scar before because of acne on my back. This isn't painful but is quite red and feels bumpy to the touch.

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