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Why did my mole have discolored pigment left behind? (Photos)

danielle2345Nov 24, 2017
I had a mole removed about 3 months ago and I had taken pictures one week after and it had pigment left behind while it was healing. I got the call and told the mole was not cancerous so i put it off, now I am seeing pigment pop up and started freaking out if this is normal from a shave biopsy or it was possible melanoma. Here are the photos from a week after the biopsy and now.

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Dr. Jason Emer, MD
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I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. If necessary, this can be removed again with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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