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Mole on the external ear

2017-09-10 10:04:51
I have mole on the outer external ear for more than 3 years now which has grown big changed its shape looks dirty and flaky when I touch. is it melanoma ?
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The mole needs to be examined. It can easily be removed by a simple procedure.

Answered2017-09-13 07:06:19

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