I had dark moles on my arm and it looked like iit was coming off so I removed them by hand (Photo)

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In the photo is there anything i need to be concerned about of the white spots that are forming?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

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 option of scarless or non-surgical mole removal with lasers and RF and plasma. Our office specializes in non-surgical mole removal.

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Peter Andolina, DO · Answer

Based on your photos and your post, I think those white areas on your arm are actually scars that are forming from when you removed the dark moles you had.  I do not recommend you removing any more of these lesions if they form because you are just going to cause more scarring.

Brooke Jeffy, MD · Answer

Whatever you did to remove this caused trauma to the skin resulting in post inflammatory hypopigmentation. Trauma to the skin, especially those with more pigmented skin types, can leave lighter or darker spots of discoloration. This generally fade and blend with time but may not fade completely. Unfortunately there is not much to do about this issue when it results in loss of pigment.

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