I was born with a raised mole right next to my butthole (embarrassing). I want it removed but i’m not sure if it’s possible bc it’s so close to it, and i’m embarrassed to ask a dermatologist about it. Is it possible or common?
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This is a recurrent nevus. In simple terms there were a few nevus cells that didn't get removed and they have grown in the scar. There is nothing about the recurrence that makes it likely to be different than the pathology showed, which was benign. Scar tissue does not cause benign nevi to turn...
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...