3 1/2 Months After Mole Removal, a Bright Red Bump Remains. Why? (photo)

April 10, 2012
Asked By:LoraBee in Los Angeles, CA

A small mole was shaved/removed from my arm 3 1/2 months ago. Now the area is very bright red and a little bit raised. One derm said he thought blood was pooling in the area, and this blood would need to be drained. Another derm told me he thinks this is normal recovery for people who are very poor healers. Both said they hadn't seen anything quite like this though. Does anyone know why I have this red lump and what I should do about it?

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Answer: Mole removal

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April 12, 2012

Answer: Red bumps often need only a little cortisone injection to make them go away

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 12, 2012

Answer: Red bumps often need only a little cortisone injection to make them go away

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 15, 2012

Answer: Bump After Mole Removal

April 15, 2012

Answer: Bump After Mole Removal

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Answer: Bright Red Bump After Mole Removal on Arm

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