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I have dark pigmentation around mole removal area within a few days. Is this bad? (Photo)

joegillespieMay 28, 2018
I had a mole that started itching occasionally so I went to have it checked. The doctor wasn't worried but I had him remove it anyway. He did a shave excision and had it biopsied and the results were negative for any cancer. A couple days after the removal some of the area around the still open wound turned dark brown and has irregular borders. I'm a bit worried. I don't have a before picture but it was round raised mole with no pigmentation outside the round mole.

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Jason Emer, MD

The flaking may be from the dandruff you mentioned. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Jason Emer, MD

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Moles can be removed with laser, radiowave or shave. Redness can be improved with a combination of lasers (ProYellow, Excel, VBeam) and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

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Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS

You really have to give it more time for it to settle before you get concerned, its only 3 weeks and scar will 'mature' over the next few months. After about 3m, you will see what it will start to look like and even then, it will improve. you should follow your surgeons scar care instructions...

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