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Is it infected, and if so, should I be using hydrogen peroxide? (Photo)

cyates11Jul 30, 2015
I got two moles biopsied a week ago both on my legs. They are red around the site and hurt when touched.

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Dr. Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Alim R. Devani, MD, FRCPC
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