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      • October 25, 2018 at 7:04 am
      desertdweller
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      I know this is an old post, but has anyone got any actual scientific evidence that the practice of digging into an old, stable,congenital mole, and finding evidence of essentially 0-stage melanoma results in improved survivability, or even statistical survivability that is as good as simply not disturbing it in the first place?

      • October 25, 2018 at 6:54 am
      desertdweller
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      Been there, and see no evidence that awards in dermatology indicate a conscientious dermatologist.  

      You shouldn't have to explain to a dermatologist how to provide to an acceptable standard of care.  I wouldn't give her a second chance.

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