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Shaved Dark Freckle

asked 11 months ago by Fredindub
Latest answer by Lisa Benest, MD
Question viewed 193 times
Tags: shadowing, shave, warning sign

Hi there, I accidentally shaved a 1mm dark brown mole from the back of my leg and the skin has now healed but I can still see a little shadow of the mole left behind in a lighter brown. It's exactly the same size and has not changed in any other way. If this was a malignancy would this shadow still show signs of change that I can keep an eye out for?

4 answers to Shaved Dark Freckle

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Most Likely it is Fine

Based on your description, this is most likely fine. You can certainly have a ermatologist look at the area to confirm. The "shadow" is to be expected, so that is not a concern in and of itself. If the mole grows back, or more importantly gets larger, then you should have it tested.
Lisa Benest, MD

Burbank Dermatologist
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Go see a dermatologist to make sure you have not shaved a melanoma.

A dark freckle could be an early Melanoma. I would recommend that you see a dermatologist and completely remove the lesion. If the lesion was raised enought to shave it off, it is not a feckle, so get it checked!
Mark Taylor, MD

Salt Lake City Dermatologic Surgeon
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Dark Freckle on Leg after Accidental Shaving of Mole

A dark brown (not black) mole that is so small (1mm) and is not changing is very unlikely to be a skin cancer or at significant risk to become one. Please use the ABCDE's as your guide for when to be concerned about moles: Asymmetry; Irregular Borders; black or uneven Colors; Diameter greater than a pencil eraser; and a growth that is Evolving or changing. If you are still concerned, it is an extremely simple five minute procedure for a Dermatologist to remove the mole using a... more
Mitchell Schwartz, MD

South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

dorsetstreetdermatology.com

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Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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