Friday, June 01, 2012

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Carmen
05/15/09
Carmen
Category: Birthmarks , Skin Cancer , Mole Removal , Sun Spots , Symptoms , Treatment , Advice

Is my birthmark cancerous, and can i get it removed?

I have a birthmark on my lower back. It has been there since birth. But now I am 13 years old and want it removed. When I asked my mom to get it removed, she does't want to send me to get it removved becuase she thinks that it may be cancer and im not supposed to touch it (as in infect it or…

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