What does surface infection look like? Mole removed and now has white spots and burns

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Mole removed and now has white spots and burns

Daniel Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is impossible to determine exactly why you are experiencing they symptoms that you are after mole removal.  A photo and more information about location, etc. would be very helpful.  A surface infection or cellulitis would most usually look red and be swollen/painful - by description this does not seem to be what you have.  Burning pain and white spots could be activation of herpes zoster or "cold sores" - these can be activated by a laser treatment and potentially by "burning off" your mole.  My best advice would be to follow up as soon as possible with the treating physician.  Best wishes!

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