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worried about removed mole

james_th
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So I don't even know if it was a mole, but it was small and brown and slightly raised it always bothered me so I heard about apple cider vinegar and put that on it and then when it scabbed i cut it off. It healed and now it's gone just a very tiny scar but I heard it was bad to remove stuff yourself like that incase it is cancerous. I had it ever since I was born and it never changed in shape or anything, I am just concerned that now if it was cancerous I would never know about it and die? Would I have symptoms of being unwell if it was a cancerous mole or would it grow back? Or would I just never know about it. 

  • Hello and thanks for your post,

    A lot of people have moles and most of them are harmless. As it appears that your mole has now gone I would try not to worry about it.

    If it looks like it is coming back and you are concerned then take a photograph and perhaps see if you can send the picture to your GP.

    You may want to have a look at what the NHS have to say about moles here

    We are unable to diagnose anyone on the forum so if you have concerns do see your GP.

    I hope this helps.

    All the Best,

    Catherine

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