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Existing mole has crusty wart-like surface

hellotherenowhereJan 12, 2017
Have had a normal round raised brown mole on my arm for many years approx 6mm diameter. Recently the surface has become crusty like a scab, now has wart like appearance. It has not grown and does not itch or hurt. GP says doesn't think anything sinister but have been referred to dermatology. Can a normal raised mole crust over like this without being malignant?

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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Jan 31, 2017
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