Not sure a photo would help here because the lump is not visible on the surface. About 6 years ago I had mole removed on the right side/boarder of my scrotum for what was considered a potentially cancerous mole. Over the last couple of days I felt a pea-sized-ish lump, just under the surface of my skin, near the scar. How long should I wait to see if it will "fix itself" before scheduling a visit to the doctor? How much could the doc find out from an office visit. Slightly worried, Thanks
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Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Thank you for your pictures and questions. Without knowing the details of your treatment or doing an in-person exam, it is going to be hard to evaluate your concerns. You need to return to the MD who performed your treatment to address your concerns.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner...
From your single photo it does appear that you have a fairly typical nevus/mole of your eyebrow. Please have it examined in person by a surgeon with extensive experience in treating and removing facial moles and growths. After removal your surgeon should send the mole to a pathologist to have it...