Will a "picked off" nodular melanoma grow back to a visible state?

September 20, 2014
Asked By:anonyman

Yesterday I noticed a 2 mm brown itchy nodule on the back of my hand. It appeared to have a pus head but didn't look like a pimple. When I tried to "pop it" with a sterilized pin, the nodule opened but no pus came out. I then tore the nodule off leaving a small flat wound. However, as I suffer from Health Anxiety, I now worry I may have picked off a nodular melanoma. I'm afraid I may have removed visible evidence. If it is melanoma, will it grow back so I (and a doctor) can see it again?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
September 25, 2014

Answer: PICking off moles

MOST RECENT
September 25, 2014

Answer: PICking off moles

September 22, 2014

Answer: I picked off a mole, or possibly melanoma

September 22, 2014

Answer: I picked off a mole, or possibly melanoma

Recommended reading

Mole Removal

Everything you need to know about Mole Removal

  • 95% worth it
  • 369.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,123
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Mole Removal

Everything you need to know about Mole Removal

  • 95% worth it
  • 369.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $1,123
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT