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Nerve damage after mole removal?

Had mole biopsied on my back. 1 week later developed horrible pain like Shingles. Not shingles though. what is it??

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Mole removal and complications

December 4th, 2013
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Any rare reaction should be managed with an examination to determine the causes and treatment. Most mole removals are uneventful.

Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Los Angeles

Web reference: http://karemd.com/cosmetic-dermatology/46/mole-removal.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
December 4th, 2013

Mole removal and complications

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Any rare reaction should be managed with an examination to determine the causes and treatment. Most mole removals are uneventful.

Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Los Angeles

Learn more: http://karemd.com/cosmetic-dermatology/46/mole-removal.aspx

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Nerve damage after mole removal

November 20th, 2013
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A mole removal is usually a very shallow procedure. While a nerve could be affected afterwards, this would be very, very, very rare. If you are having pain there, I would suggest you follow up with your provider. The two could be totally unrelated.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
November 20th, 2013

Nerve damage after mole removal

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A mole removal is usually a very shallow procedure. While a nerve could be affected afterwards, this would be very, very, very rare. If you are having pain there, I would suggest you follow up with your provider. The two could be totally unrelated.

"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

F. Victor Rueckl, MD
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