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Hello Breezy8,It is generally not recommended to put sunscreen on any wound until it has healed. This is because the ingredients in the sunscreen can irritate your healing wound. I would recommend you follow up with your surgeon for specifics on post treatment care. I hope this helps and good luck.
There are many options to improve the scar. topically a silicone based scar gel with growth factor will help. lasers can be used at this point to improve the color. Best, Dr. Emer.
The picture you submitted is difficult to see. However, your description would suggest this growth should be biopsied or excised as soon as you are able. Your description would prompt us to rule out melanoma, but ultimately a biopsy or excision is necessary to fully provide the answer as to...
IF you are concerned please have this removed, its a simple in office procedure that all dermatologists are trained to do. Best, Dr. Emer.