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Stitches

He numbed my knee (“you’re going to feel a slight ‘pinch’ here” which is usually the 2nd biggest lie in the world), and set about with his needle and heavy-duty thread. Read More

David, male, 40, Pennsylvania

Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal

I went to the doctor because I was concerned about what looked like a blister on my chest that wouldn’t go away. The doctor looked at it but wasn’t concerned. But then he saw a dark freckle he didn’t like the look of. Read More

Adrienne, female, 40, New York

Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal

I had a suspicious looking mole on my thigh; the mole was particularly dark. The doctor looked at the mole and said it looked "interesting." He recommended doing a biopsy. Read More

Ken, male, 42, Massachusetts

Skin Biopsy/Mole Removal

I went to the dermatologist for a full-body check. The doctor noticed a mole on my arm that appeared suspicious. Read More

Amy, female, 21, Connecticut

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