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I have a sharp , needle-jabbing like pain at the site of benign mole removal a year later.

Carriec3Nov 2, 2014
The mole was in my upper back just to the right of my spine. It was a punch biopsy and I can feel the indentation in the skin but other than being a lighter pigment, it's not concerning by appearance. However, it feel sharp pain throughout the day as if needles ar being stuck in me at the site where the mole was. Usually it's when I'm moving my arms or back. Is this of concern or normal?

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Dr. David J. Hecker, MD
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Answered on Nov 3, 2014
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David Reinstadler, MD

It is not uncommon for something like this to happen with a shave excision, the scab normally comes off when the underlying skin is healed enough to protect it from the outside environment. There is not much to be done at 5 days in regards to the indentation, but it should significantly improve....

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I would seek another opinion about removing your mole.  Some dermatologists may not feel comfortable removing a benign mole on the face, because removal may from a scar that the patient is not happy with.  Find a dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has comfort and experience in these...

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This mole may be able to be removed without scarring depending on what the doctor recommends on the removal process. See a dermatologist to find out if a shave removal would be enough or if they would need to go deeper and remove the entire mole. The shave removal should only leave you with a...

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