I had a mole removed from my hand in January 2024. It had bothered me for a while. For completeness the mole was sent for histology which confirmed it was a “benign intradermal melancytic naevi” I am now 3 months post removal and the area has developed a brown streak in the scar. This has really worried me. It is still less bothersome than the original mole so aesthetically I have no issue. What I am struggling with is whether this pigment is something to be concerned about. Thank you
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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...
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...
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...