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What is this mark/mole that comes and goes on my face? (photo)

February 16, 2017
Asked By:kimblurry

Hello I have this mole type thing that disappears and reappears intermittently, sometimes staying for a month and then gone for most of the year. When its there it is dark red/purple, irregularly shaped, slightly raised and feels weird around the area (kind of numb/heavy). Should I be worried?

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