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My 10 Year Old Scratched Her Mole at Her Lower Back Accidentally, Now Its Swollen and Seems to Be Infected, What Should I Do?

September 6, 2013
Asked By:Yavanna

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Answer: Scratched Mole

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Answer: Get an Evaluation!

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