I noticed a small mole in between my buttocks a couple of months, 3mm, hasn't changed color or shape ever since I noticed it and I monitor it pretty often. A couple of days ago I realized the mole felt really dry and a layer of dead skin fell off. I got really anxious and went to my derm to get it biopsied. She did a shave biopsy and mentioned there's a residual pigment left but told me I shouldn't worry about it. I'm getting quite anxious and wonderingIs it normal to have pigment left after a shave?
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Mole Removal after Biopsy--lasers, radiowave, shave
If the mole of the side of your lip is raised, it is possible that it could be shaved off to remove it. If the mole is flat, then it would need to be excised. In either case, the resulting scar would normally be less noticeable than the mole.
A nevus is a mole. A dysplastic nevus is an atypical mole. Many people have atypical moles...I have atypical moles. The more atypical the "clinical" appearance, the more likely a doctor will biopsy it. Then, in a pathology lab, a doctor determines the...
This isn't typical. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for a formal evaluation. I recommend Silagen + Bioshield to promote healing. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer