My Mole Removal Scar is Purple/black, Should I Worry?

November 13, 2011

I had a mole removed on my leg about a month and a half ago, and the scar hasn't subsided. It's still a very deep purple/black. The results came back saying that the mole is atypical and I need to return in 3 months. Does the nature of my scar mean my mole may not be benign?

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November 22, 2011

Answer: Scar on leg from biopsy

November 22, 2011

Answer: Scar on leg from biopsy

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