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Mole with scab on it?

2017-08-15 19:15:21
I have a mole with a dark scab-like thing on it. The mole is irritated and itchy. Could it be cancer?
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Thanks for the query This presentation can be seen with many skin diseases. The best option is to consult a Dermatologist. Moles are usually benign in our country but any change in shape, size and colour should warrant an examination and needed for a biopsy.
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