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Is this an early sign of skin cancer? (Photo)

galaxykobyJul 22, 2015
- Not in any medicine - A mole like lump grew so I peel it off and it was reddish

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Dr. Adam J. Mamelak, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Jul 23, 2015
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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
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