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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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Jason Emer, MD

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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Genevieve F. Caron, MD

Thank you for your question Burning a mole can creat deeper burns than expected. By what i can see on the picture the coagulation area seems deeper that the level of a mole. You should follow up with your surgeon as soon as possible. In the meanwhile, I suggest you keep this area clean and use...

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Genevieve F. Caron, MD

Thank you for your question. First of all, a mole removal is considered a small and safe procedure so you shouldn't stress to much about it. Try not to overthink it. Approach the event as a regular doctor visit, not as a surgery. Also you may ask your surgeon to prescribe you some meds...

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