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Should I be concerned about my mole removal bruising? (Photo)

October 1, 2015
Asked By:emina333 in Nashville, TN

A dermatologist recently removed a large portion of a possible cancerous mole on my thigh. As I was changing the bandage to follow up with the proper cleaning procedures, I noticed considerable brushing in the area with an odd pattern. Should I be concerned? What caused this?

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