Is there anyway for me to tell I have a melanoma now that the mole is not visible to the eye?
September 14, 2022
Asked By:ana88811 in Los Angeles, California, Verenigde Staten
I got a raised mole removed with a zapper back in januari 2022 (coagulation). It was performed by a skin therapist after my doctor check it out and had no concerns. The mole is completely gone now on the surface. My question is; what if the mole starts to become a melanoma? Is there anyway for me to tell I have a melanoma now that the mole is not visible to the eye.
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Answer: Recommend having a biopsy done in the area where the mole was and sent to a pathologist determine if melanoma is present
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...
