I had a mole cut out by a dermatologist a few months ago, now it itches and won't heal, is this normal? (Photos)

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I had a biopsy done on said mole and it was revealed it was a harmless congenital mole. It is on my side, below my ribs. But it was very deep and had roots down past my dermis. It was removed several months ago, but now has a dark, brownish-black colored dot on one side of it and is very pink. It also constantly itches and sometimes burns. (Pictures)

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for the photos. It appears that some of the mole is still present. This is not uncommon. I would schedule another visit with your dermatologist and consider letting him or her excise the mole completely with a small scalpel blade past the dermis into the subcutaneous fat layer and suturing it closed so that is a line scar.

I had a mole cut out by a dermatologist a few months ago, now it itches and won't heal, is this normal? (Photos)

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