Towson Mole Removal doctors

	Diane Orlinsky, MD Towson Dermatologic Surgeon 8320 Bellona Ave Suite 20, Towson		1 answer
	Michele A. Shermak, MD Baltimore Plastic Surgeon 1304 Bellona Avenue, Lutherville
	Davis Graham Farvolden Towson Dermatologist 7401 Osler Dr Ste 107, Towson
	Eva F. Simmons-O'Brien, MD Towson Dermatologic Surgeon 8320 Bellona Ave. Suite 20, Towson

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Some Pigment Left Behind After Mole Biopsy I had a mole biopsied 4 years ago. The results came back that it was benign. It was a sort of shave biopsy on a flat mole and there is a little bit of pigment left behind in the scar. My question is: Do i have to worry about this pigment left behind turning into cancer? Can i leave it alone or should i have it "dug out" The biopsy was on my inner thigh. Thank you!

A: Benign mole does not need re-excision

After a mole is removed, repigmentation may often occur. This occurs more frequently after shave biopsies, but I have seen it even after deep excisions. If the original biopsy was benign, the recurrent mole does not need to be re-excised. If the original biopsy showed atypical cells and the pigmentation recurs, then the mole may need re-excision.

Diane Orlinsky, MD

Towson Dermatologic Surgeon